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Legacy of the Atomic Bomb. Recognition for Atomic Test Survivors
44 days until summer recess. Lots of pressure is being applied, but will it happen? Will we see the Missing medical records report, and will Keir Starmer meet with us and endorse its findings and recommendations?
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The physical copies of ATOM have been posted to Associate Members today. This quarterly magazine is distributed across the world. If you want a copy, you can join for just ÂŁ24 per year for 4 digital copies and ÂŁ36 for 4 physical copies.
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This week's blog unveils new evidence that the NRPB studies were controlled from start to finish by the MOD. Please read and comment.
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NRPB Study - Valid or not?
For many years, campaigners have always questioned the various NRPB studies, the data, the methodology and most importantly, the independence of the study. New documents released this week from the Me...
https://www.labrats.international/post/nrpb-study-valid-or-not
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45 days until summer recess. Still no meeting date in the diary. The clock continues to tick for our Veterans, whilst Number 10 and the Cabinet talk about Peter Mandelson. The priority seems wrong, do you agree?
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46 days to summer recess. At the start of a new week, unfortunately, the UK government and the media are concentrating on the Mandelson files, rather than the impact that 74 years of denial have had on our community.
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46 days until summer recess. Time is running out for a meeting with the Prime Minister. Will he meet with us? Will he still be Prime Minister? We will post every day until he either meets with us or the count hits 0. Over to you, Prime Minister.
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47 days until summer recess. Progress is being made, but no date for our meeting. Will it happen? Only Downing Street knows for sure.
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48 days to go until Summer Recess.
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, a meeting was promised many months ago live on BBC Breakfast, but it still hasn't happened. I wonder what odds I could get on it happening?
6 days ago
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49 days until summer recess. Will Keir Starmer meet with campaigners before then? Please post your answers below.
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50 days to go Prime Minister. Another day has gone by with no contact from your office.
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A great report on the Merlin files release by the Observer.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Nuclear test veterans hope for justice as secret files ar...
Servicemen exposed to radioactive fallout in cold war weapons testing are using newly declassified documents to fight for a fair compensation scheme
https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/nuclear-test-veterans-hope-for-justice-as-secret-files-are-released
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The latest edition of ATOM will be distributed to Associate members very soon. If you haven't renewed your membership, you are missing out on the latest news regarding the litigation, Merlin Project and much more. Join online -
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This week's blog. The Burnham Effect.
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The Burnham Effect
Over the past few days, we have been receiving a lot of enquiries about Andy Burnham. If he becomes the new Prime Minister, how will this affect our campaign? Can he be the man who will finally end th...
https://www.labrats.international/post/the-burnham-effect
15 days ago
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Good coverage of the 'Into the Atom' exhibition at the Wings Museum by the RAF News.
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RAF News Edition 1632, May 15, 2026
https://issuu.com/rafnews/docs/raf_news_edition_1632_may_15_2026/14
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This week's blog - A report on the NCCF Conference held on the 9th May 2026.
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NCCF Conference 2026
LABRATS representatives attended the 2026 NCCF Conference at the Hilton Hotel, East Midlands Airport.An annual conference, it brought together the organisations that are working on behalf of the nucle...
https://www.labrats.international/post/nccf-conference-2026
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about 1 month ago
Would you fly into an atomic cloud? They did, for you. Now the first permanent exhibition records the hidden sacrifice of Britain's forgotten heroes. Here’s What They Don’t Want You To Know: (FREE)
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Into the Valley of Death, flew the boys of 76 Squadron...
Would you fly into an atomic cloud? They did, for you. Now the first permanent exhibition records the hidden sacrifice of Britain's forgotten heroes
https://whattheydontwantyoutoknow.substack.com/p/into-the-valley-of-death-flew-the
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More pressure from Sir John Hayes. We are eagerly awaiting the results of this review and working closely with Ministers.
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This week's blog: The AWE knew that nuclear detonations could cause rain; they knew that it rained at certain tests and that quoted yields were higher than quoted. But instead of informing the affected personnel or informing Parliament, they kept it secret.
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Rain and Nuclear Detonations
New documents released as part of the Merlin database expose the AWE's knowledge and the restriction of information to protect their narrative. In this blog, we concentrate on a letter sent from the A...
https://www.labrats.international/post/rain-and-nuclear-detonations
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On Anzac Day, we wanted to share this story from Bill Plewright. In October 1952, Bill participated in Operation Hurricane, the first British nuclear test in the Montebello Islands, Western Australia, as an ASDIC operator in HMAS Shoalhaven.
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Cavanagh’s Pirates by Bill Plewright
William Bryan (Bill) Plewright was born on 28 November 1929 in Bunbury, Western Australia. Bill worked as a brickie’s labourer before joining the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1947. He served in Occu...
https://www.labrats.international/post/cavanagh-s-pirates-by-bill-plewright
about 1 month ago
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More pressure from Sir John Hayes regarding the Whistleblower report. The Minister for Veterans and People did not answer Sir John's question.
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
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Great piece in The Conversation.
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What secret report reveals about British nuclear weapons tests – veterans claimed they were harmed by the fallout
Communities and servicemen have long argued they were harmed by fallout from above-ground nuclear weapons tests – but the UK government has always denied this.
https://theconversation.com/what-secret-report-reveals-about-british-nuclear-weapons-tests-veterans-claimed-they-were-harmed-by-the-fallout-280189
about 2 months ago
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Changes to access to medical records being discussed.
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New Clause 3 - Duty to provide medical records on discharge
Armed Forces Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 2:15 pm 16 April 2026
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/pbc/2024-26/Armed_Forces_Bill/07-0_2026-04-16a.184.3?s=Nuclear+Test+Veterans#g184
about 2 months ago
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This week's blog is 'Openness & Transparency'. Why did the MoD hide a report on the Clare Report in 2014? Especially when the report showed that the Clare Report was flawed, incorrect and needed to be revisited.
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Openness & Transparency
I have seen thousands of documents relating to the nuclear testing programs across the world. I have seen thousands of incredible pictures and listened to thousands of veterans' testimonies and storie...
https://www.labrats.international/post/openness-transparency
about 2 months ago
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Descendant David Jull and his sister Cheryl will be appearing on BBC Newsnight tonight from 10:30 to discuss their experiences. Their father, Ronald Edward Jull, was involved in the first Atomic Explosion on Operation Hurricane in October 1952.
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Transcript of yesterday's adjournment debate in Parliament.
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Nuclear Test Veterans
– in the House of Commons at 4:12 pm 25 March 2026
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2026-03-25a.369.0&s=Nuclear+Test+Veterans
2 months ago
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A very positive day for the Nuclear Community. Read all about it on our blog:
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A Positive Day
Today has been a positive day for the Nuclear Community. An extremely busy day of meetings culminated with the Adjournment debate in Parliament.The day started with a letter from the Prime Minister re...
https://www.labrats.international/post/a-positive-day
2 months ago
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This week's blog: The Nuclear Truth Project's Reclaim Community Fellowship has begun!
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The Nuclear Truth Project's Reclaim Community Fellowship has begun!
In this time of increasing nuclear threats and fast moving conflicts led by nuclear armed states, it is more important than ever to work on nuclear justice issues which centre community members and af...
https://www.labrats.international/post/the-nuclear-truth-project-s-reclaim-community-fellowship-has-begun
3 months ago
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Great write-up in the Canary about the new documentary 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood'
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026...
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Film helps to declassify government records of UK nuclear test vets
It follows Alan Owen as he leads a legal battle seeking recognition and compensation for the millions affected by nuclear weapons testing.
https://www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/03/15/film-helps-to-declassify-government-records-of-uk-nuclear-test-vets/
3 months ago
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This week's blog is courtesy of Nuclear Veteran Barry Fagg. A brilliant piece of work.
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Vulcan to the Sky” XH558 was a 27 Squadron SECRET “SNIFFER
INTRODUCTIONAvro Vulcan XH558 “The Spirit of Great Britain” is undoubtedly the most famous V Bomber. It first flew in 1960 and was the last remaining Vulcan to fly, with its final flight being on the ...
https://www.labrats.international/post/vulcan-to-the-sky-xh558-was-a-27-squadron-secret-sniffer
3 months ago
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ICYMI, Brian Unthank, Daniel Everitt-Lock and Alan were on GB News this morning. From 10:22. If you are in London and want to watch the documentary 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood' visit
atomicblood.com
for tickets to the World Premiere on Thursday 12 March at 6pm
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvtW...
3 months ago
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This week's blog is 'Candour and Communities'. A very special event with very moving testimonies.
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Candour and Communities
On Tuesday 3rd of March 2026, we were privileged to speak at the Candour and Communities event with Jeff Edwards OBE DL, a survivor of the Aberfan disaster and Professor Helen Stalford of the Centre f...
https://www.labrats.international/post/candour-and-communities
3 months ago
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Great picture of Nuclear Veterans Dennis Hayden and Captain Terry Hughes at the Forest Of Dean Veterans group meeting.
3 months ago
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There are 5 screenings this month up and down the country! Don't miss the chance to see this film in the cinema while you can!!!
atomicblood.com
for tickets and all screenings coming up!
3 months ago
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After 3 years in the making, you can finally see the documentary 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood'. Full details at
atomicblood.com
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3 months ago
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This week's blog provides an update on our campaigns and projects.
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Don't forget to watch BBC Newsnight tonight (24th Feb) for an update from veterans John Morris and Brian Unthank. BBC2 10:30.
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Campaign Update
As we move into March 2026, we wanted to share updates on the Campaign for Truth and Justice. A lot of work has already been undertaken with government officials and the police.Thames Valley Police - ...
https://www.labrats.international/post/campaign-update
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Pete got his medal - delivered in person by Alistair Carns. The MoD, RAF Association and
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have sorted a bugler, standard bearer, etc. RAF Northolt and RAF Marham are sending people. But the more the merrier. Pete deserves it.
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Nuke test hero finally gets medal to honour sacrifice after 70 years
Squadron Leader Pete Peters flew through the deadly radioactive detritus of three nuclear weapon tests in the 1950s but was refused the Nuclear Test Medal until now
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/about-bloody-time-nuke-test-34063515
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This week's blog: The Prediction No One Could Acknowledge Earl Curley, Cosmos 954, and the knowledge institutions could not keep - by Ralph Killoran
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The Prediction No One Could Acknowledge
Earl Curley, Cosmos 954, and the knowledge institutions could not keepIn January 1978, a Soviet satellite powered by a nuclear reactor fell out of the sky and broke apart over northern Canada. The obj...
https://www.labrats.international/post/the-prediction-no-one-could-acknowledge
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This week's blog: 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood' - Screenings announced.
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Our Planet, The People, My Blood
After 3 years, 150,000 km across 5 countries, over 50 interviews and being hunted down by dingos (actually happened…), we are proud to announce that the documentary 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood' ...
https://www.labrats.international/post/our-planet-the-people-my-blood
4 months ago
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Employees of AWE to go on strike.
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AWE nuclear weapons workers vote for strike action
A potential restructure would affect sites at Aldermaston and Burghfield, a union says.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c743l4rr4g1o
4 months ago
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Interesting article on Nuclear Testing.
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China, U.S. Intelligence, and Nuclear Weapons Testing
Parsing out a new, specific U.S. claim.
https://panda.substack.com/p/china-us-intelligence-and-nuclear
4 months ago
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This week's blog. Sadness & Anger
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Sadness & Anger
This year has already been a sad year for the Nuclear Community, with three members of our community passing away. Alan Dowson, Pete Peters and David Strange. As always, our thoughts are with the fami...
https://www.labrats.international/post/sadness
4 months ago
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Captain Terry Hughes sent us this article from the HMS Conway Club magazine, 'The Cadet'. Thank you for continuing to raise awareness, Terry.
4 months ago
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Great piece by Jack Prentice. The fight goes on.
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Britain's nuclear veterans take fight to Parliament
Operation Grapple - Britain's hydrogen bomb
https://swlondoner.shorthandstories.com/britains-nuclear-veterans-take-fight-to-parliament/
4 months ago
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Today is the fifth anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Why is this treaty so important/ Listen to our founder, Alan Owen's speech at the United Nations in 2025.
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3MSP TPNW UN 2025 - LABRATS Statement
YouTube video by LABRATS
https://youtu.be/A4H3r4fU1po?si=i_B_La9jRsvaK_2g
4 months ago
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Tomorrow is the 5th anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. (TPNW). 99 signatories. The UK is not one of them; they refuse to engage with the Treaty.
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5 Years of the TPNW
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) marks its fifth anniversary on the 22nd of January 2026. This treaty is incredibly important for our future and for the entire planet. Yet the U...
https://www.labrats.international/post/5-years-of-the-tpnw
4 months ago
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Inspired by his father-in-law, Arthur Kitchener has written a song titled "Christmas Island." He has kindly permitted us to share it with you all. Enjoy.
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Christmas Island
YouTube video by Arthur John Kitchener - Topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6AvQx7TFU
4 months ago
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Cross-party support for Nuclear Veterans at the screening of 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood'. Read all about it in our latest blog.
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Cross-Party MPs Unite For Nuclear Veterans
Cross-Party MPs Unite Over Urgent Call for Nuclear Test Veteran JusticeA private parliamentary screening of the new documentary Our Planet, the People, My Blood was held on 13 January 2026, sponsored ...
https://www.labrats.international/post/cross-party-mps-unite-for-nuclear-veterans
5 months ago
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Statement from Ian Bryne MP. LABRATS fully support this statement. It must be the full Hillsborough Law.
5 months ago
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Hillsborough Law may not apply to certain departments, including the Intelligence services. It must apply to everyone and cannot be watered down.
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Documents extracted from the Merlin database release show how radioactive the Montebello Islands were, that the authorities knew about it, discussed it and decided to erect 'Enter at your own risk' signs, rather than prohibit access and monitor the area.
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Montebello Islands - Radioactive Signs
The Montebello Islands, where Britain tested nuclear weapons, still display a sign to this day stating that elevated radiation levels exist and that the visits must be restricted to 1 hour per day.But...
https://www.labrats.international/post/montebello-islands-radioactive-signs
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