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Legacy of the Atomic Bomb. Recognition for Atomic Test Survivors

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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 All Tests Reunion, it was another incredible week. Full details of the week with pictures and videos can be found at www.labrats.international/atr
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The latest NTV Medal figures have been received, they show that 3,001 veterans have now received their medals. From May this year, 17 veterans and 42 family members have received their medals. For the full breakdown, visit www.labrats.international/medal
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MEDAL AWARD | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.  We are one big family...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Celebrities join our call for an independent review. By Jack Carson GB News. www.gbnews.com/celebrity/jo...
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Joanna Lumley and Kelly Holmes among stars demanding PM delivers justice for Britain's nuclear test veterans
Thousands of British servicemen and scientists were exposed to high levels of radiation from atomic tests in the Pacific and Australia
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The All-Tests Reunion was a great success this year, if you missed it, you can view the messages of support, the entertainment and find out our quiz and golf winners on our ATR page. Booking forms for 2027 will be available shortly. www.labrats.international/atr
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ALL TESTS REUNION | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.  We are one big family, connected together with one common bond. The All Tests Reunion is held annually at Pontins, Weston-Super-Mare for all individuals connected with the British Nuclear Tests.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
You can keep up to date on the "Andy Burnham's Nuclear Test" campaign by visiting our dedicated web page: www.labrats.international/andyb All the latest news, information and videos are available.
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ANDY BURNHAMS NUCLEAR TEST | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.  We are one big family...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Yesterday, 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood - Documentary won the best documentary award at the Worcester Film Festival. It is extra special as Worcester is Daniels home town. Congratulations Daniel!
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On 26 Sept. we mark the Intl. Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. As world leaders gather in New York for the #UNGA, we urge all countries that have not yet joined the #nuclearban treaty to do so right now! Nuclear weapons are illegal and we must say NO to them.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today we met with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting. We talked about what the veterans and their families have been through and what matters most to them now. This is the start of a conversation, not the end, and we'll be working together on next steps.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This weeks blog, information from Cabs-for-Veterans for the Cenotaph Parade 2026. www.labrats.international/post/the-roy...
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The Royal British Legion’s March Past the Cenotaph 2026
Cabs-for-Veterans - Sunday free taxi service on Sunday 8th November 2026Information from Cabs-for-VeteransFormerly known as Poppy Cabs, the Cabs-for-Veterans free taxi service has become something that is, for many wishing to attend, an integral part of the decision to attend the annual Remembrance Sunday Service and the Royal British Legion’s March Past the Cenotaph. Indeed, especially for those wheelchair users, it would be almost impossible to attend without the help provided by London's taxi
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
All 12 episodes of the Project Merlin Podcast are now available on the project merlin website. Put in your earphones and listen to these brilliant podcasts. www.projectmerlin.org.uk/podcasts
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On Friday 18th September after the All-Tests Reunion, Alan appeared on the British Politics Show. Listen to the podcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Rd... With thanks to Tony Gosling for the invitation.
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LabRats: UK Atomic Test Veterans, the world's only servicemen STILL not to be compensated, Alan Owen
YouTube video by Peter Borenius
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
LABRATS representative, @stepurse.bsky.social will be speaking at this event, held during the Labour Party Conference. Please attend if you are at the Conference or in the area.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
LABRATS Co-Founder Alan Owen is an Advisor to the 2026 Reclaim Community fellowship, working with these incredible people. Six Emerging community leaders, Eight time zones, multiple languages, but a shared commitment. nucleartruthproject.org/a-snapshot-o...
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Snapshot of the 2026 Reclaim Community Fellowship
Meet our fellows and learn about what they have been up to this year
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It is great to see support hubs making a difference to our community. The HIVE, which stands for Help, Information, Volunteer and Exchange, is funded by Forest of Dean District Council and brings together veterans, serving personnel and their families. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thousands more veterans could benefit from support hub
Hub offering advice, activities and support hopes to reach more veterans across Gloucestershire.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ongoing discussions and meetings. This weeks blog provides an update. www.labrats.international/post/ongoing...
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Ongoing Discussions & Update
LABRATS continue to work closely with the UK Government regarding the Special Tribunal and outstanding maters regarding the affected communities of British Nuclear Testing.Our regular Office for Veter...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Show your support for our campaign for a Special Tribunal by wearing our exclusive pin badge. £4.00 + P&P from our online shop. www.labrats.international/product-page...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The leading Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group on Tuesday denounced the "absolute evil" of nuclear weapons during a United Nations gathering that marked the world body's first-ever international meeting related to victims of atomic bombings and nuclear testing. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
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A-bomb survivors' group decries 'absolute evil' of nukes at U.N. confab - The Mainichi
NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- The leading Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group on Tuesday denounced the
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A fantastic video from Tim Davies regarding Tobias Ellwood's admission that he misled Parliament because of the information he was given by the MOD. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t20K...
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Britain’s Nuclear Scandal: The Evidence They Tried to Hide
YouTube video by Fast Jet Performance | The Standards Guy
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This week's blog. "This is a scandal; it has absolutely tarnished the reputation of the MOD." Tobias Ellwood (Veterans Minister 2017 - 2019) spoke to Victoria Deryshire on BBC Newsnight on 2nd of September 2026. www.labrats.international/post/this-is...
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This is a scandal; it has absolutely tarnished the reputation of the MOD
"This is a scandal; it has absolutely tarnished the reputation of the MOD."Tobias Ellwood (Veterans Minister 2017 - 2019) spoke to Victoria Deryshire on BBC Newsnight on 2nd of September 2026. Watch t...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If you feel as angry as we do about the MOD lying to Ministers as reported in last night's BBC Newsnight program, please sign our petition at andykeepyourword.com Time to end this scandal Andy Burnham, you promised you would, do it now. Instigate the special tribunal.
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“We’re Britain’s nuclear test veterans. You gave us your word, Andy. Now give us justice.”
Between 1952 and 1991, we were sent along with thousands of other British servicemen to watch the UK test atomic bombs. We were given no protection, and nobody told us the harm it would cause. "If ...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
On BBC Newsnight last night, Tobias Elwood, ex-Veterans Minister, told Victoria Derbyshire that the MOD lied to him and covered up information, which led to him misleading Parliament, and he apologised for his role in the cover-up. Andy Burnham must act. youtu.be/WY20SzjpdOo
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BBC Newsnight 2nd Sept 2026
YouTube video by Ste Purse - Actor Presenter Campaigner
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Confirmed by BBC Newsnight, a segment regarding the Nuclear Test Veterans will be aired tonight. You will definitely want to watch it. 10:30 BBC2. We will record it and post it on Thursday if you are unable to watch it.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
2nd reading of the Hillsborough law in the House of Lords. www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=20...
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Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Second Reading
– in the House of Lords at 4:13 pm 1 September 2026
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The meeting has started! At the first-ever International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation at UN Headquarters in New York. webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h...
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International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation
In accordance with General Assembly resolutions 79/60 and 80/56, a one-day meeting on victim assistance and environmental remediation will be held on 1 September 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Great to see this write-up by Captain Terry Hughes in the HMS Conway Club magazine, 'Cadet'. We are searching for other RFA personnel involved in the Nuclear Testing program.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Great piece in the Canary today on International Day Against Nuclear Tests with comments from us. www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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UK urged to stand against US threat to restart nuclear weapons testing
President Trump's threatened restart of explosive nuclear weapons testing would be "absolutely catastrophic", campaigners have said
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This week's blog: 'International Day Against Nuclear Tests' www.labrats.international/post/interna...
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International Day Against Nuclear Tests
On 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared 29 August the International Day against Nuclear Tests by unanimously adopting resolution 64/35.The resolution calls...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In the USA legislation is being introduced to expand the RECA program. In the UK, nothing but delay and more delay. ploughshares.org/article/a-ma...
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A Major New RECA Expansion Bill Is Here - Ploughshares
On August 17th, Guam Delegate James Moylan (R-GU) introduced H.R. 10115,, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We only have 5 places left for this year's Cenotaph march in London on November 8th. If you have not registered and want to march, please register as soon as possible. Registration will close when we meet the allocation. www.labrats.international/cenotaph
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CENOTAPH | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents all individuals across the world who have been affected by the Atomic Testing program.  We are one big family, connected together with one common bond. LABRATS represents nuclear v...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We only have 5 places left for this year's Cenotaph march in London on November 8th. If you have not registered and want to march, please register as soon as possible. Registration will close when we meet the allocation. www.labrats.international/cenotaph
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CENOTAPH | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents all individuals across the world who have been affected by the Atomic Testing program.  We are one big family, connected together with one common bond. LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.  We are one big family, connected together with one common bond. Please help us continue our work by joining or donating to us.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We have formally invited the Minister for Veterans and People, Calvin Bailey, to the All-Tests Reunion. This will test how seriously he wants to help the Nuclear Test Veterans and their families.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Our latest blog: meeting Calvin Bailey, the Minister for Veterans and People. www.labrats.international/post/meeting...
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Meeting MinVP
Representatives of LABRATS met with the Minister for Veterans & People, Calvin Bailey, on August 10th. Who is Calvin Bailey?Calvin has recently been appointed to the role and was responsible for publi...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
On Monday, we met with the Minister for Veterans' & People. He asked us to gather community feedback, so we have created a feedback form for your comments. These will be sent directly to him. This is your chance to have your say, so don't hold back. www.labrats.international/andyb#minvpf...
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ANDY BURNHAMS NUCLEAR TEST | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.  We are one big family...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Latest Edition of ATOM has been posted and emailed to Associate Members. If you are not an Associate Member, you are missing out on updates and news from around the world. Join us now from as little as £24 for 4 online editions. www.labrats.international/joinus
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
More evidence of genetic mutations from nuclear testing. www.dailymail.com/news/article...
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One in three North Korean refugees from nuke test area have mutations
One in three North Korean refugees hailing from a nuclear test area have chromosomal mutations, a new study has found.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Summer Edition of ATOM will be sent to all our Associate members next week. If you haven't joined us, you can get 4 copies via email for £24.00 or posted to you in the UK for £36.00. Don't miss out on the latest news and updates. www.labrats.international/joinus
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Our campaign t-shirts are now available to purchase from our website. All proceeds help with the fight for truth and justice. www.labrats.international/product-page...
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Andy Burnham's Nuclear Test T-Shirt | LABRATS
Black T-shirt with Andy Burnham's Nuclear Test Logo. Truth and Justice for the Nuclear Test Veterans.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Today we mark 81 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. If you missed the brilliant insights our Japanese colleagues shared on the A-bombs that survived the day, as well as the moment of silence from the Hiroshima Peace Park, you can catch up here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9aA...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We have received lots of questions regarding the call for a special tribunal, so we have asked McCue Jury & Partners to prepare a summary document of the confidential briefing paper which was sent to the UK Government. Read it here: www.labrats.international/post/why-a-s...
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Why a Special Tribunal?
We have received lots of questions regarding the call for a special tribunal, so we have asked McCue Jury & Partners to prepare a summary document of the confidential briefing paper which was sent to ...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The 'Andy Burnhams Nuclear Test' petition has surpassed 2,000 signatures. A big thank you to everyone who has signed it. You can keep up to date with the campaign by visiting our dedicated web page and signing the petition: www.labrats.international/andyb
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ANDY BURNHAMS NUCLEAR TEST | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents nuclear veterans, atomic veterans, scientists, civilians, and their families across the world who have been affected by the Atomic / Nuclear Testing program.  We are one big family...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Exclusive by Jack Carson from @gbnewsonline.bsky.social www.gbnews.com/news/nuclear...
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Andy Burnham urged to 'hear veterans' voices', campaigners tell GB News as nuclear test tribunal plan delivered to No10
Thousands of British servicemen and civilians participated in nuclear tests in the South Pacific and Australia between 1952 and 1991
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
74 years of waiting for the truth; so many veterans have passed away without the apology they deserve. Will Andy Burnham deliver it? Please support our call for a Special Tribunal by signing and sharing our petition at andykeepyourword.com
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Please sign the petition calling on Andy Burnham to implement a Special Tribunal for the Nuclear Test Veterans as he promised. You can find the petition at: andykeepyourword.com
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This was Andy Burnham in Manchester in 2022; his promise to these men was clear. Now he has the opportunity to order a special tribunal. Please sign our petition to get the truth and justice they deserve at andykeepyourword.com
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
An update from McCue Jury & Partners and our new campaign. www.labrats.international/post/mccue-j...
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McCue Jury & Partners - Update
LABRATS are working closely with McCue Jury & Partners on the next steps of the litigation and have aligned our campaign strategy with them. Our new campaign runs alongside the ask for a special tribu...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We only have 15 places left to march at the Cenotaph in November this year. If you would like to march, please visit www.labrats.international/cenotaph We cannot increase our allocation, so once the places are taken, we will not be able to accommodate anyone.
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CENOTAPH | LABRATS.INTERNATIONAL
LABRATS represents all individuals across the world who have been affected by the Atomic Testing program.  We are one big family, connected together with one common bond. LABRATS represents nuclear v...
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"Finally, I have real hope." John Morris - Nuclear Test Veteran www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Veteran exposed to nuclear tests has renewed hope
John Morris wants independent inquiry after suffering since witnessing nuclear tests in the 1950s.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Great coverage by Amy Fenton in LancsLive. A very personal story of Peter Bolan from Darwen www.lancs.live/news/lancash...
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Veterans call for tribunal into tests that 'possibly contributed' to dad's death
'They sent us into nuclear fire, watched us get sick, and then burned the paper trail'
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We are on BBC Breakfast at 8:15 this morning launching our new campaign. Tune in for details.
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LABRATS @atomiclabrats.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The Exposure Magazine podcasts are available to listen to on YouTube. These Podcasts contain great information for the Nuclear Community. If you haven't listened to them, spend some time browsing the episodes. www.youtube.com/@exposuremag
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exposure magazine
Welcome to Exposure Magazine, the official voice of the British nuclear test survivor community. We bring you essential news, in-depth reports, and powerful firsthand stories from atomic veterans and...
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