Britain's military says soldiers and airmen will be allowed to wear their uniforms to this year's gay pride march in London.
The military said Saturday it would permit British Army and Royal Air Force personnel to show off their military affiliation in the July 5 parade.
The decision brings the forces in line with the Royal Navy, which already allows sailors to participate in uniform.
Britain began allowing gay men and women to serve openly in the military in 2000. While military personnel have been able to participate in the pride march since then, soldiers and airmen have done so in civilian clothes.
Gay rights groups welcomed the decision.(AP)
The military said Saturday it would permit British Army and Royal Air Force personnel to show off their military affiliation in the July 5 parade.
The decision brings the forces in line with the Royal Navy, which already allows sailors to participate in uniform.
Britain began allowing gay men and women to serve openly in the military in 2000. While military personnel have been able to participate in the pride march since then, soldiers and airmen have done so in civilian clothes.
Gay rights groups welcomed the decision.(AP)
1 comment:
This is brilliant news and should have been allowed years ago. I look forward to seeing proud service men and women in their uniforms at London Pride this year.
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