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Wes Streeting deluged with homophobic hate mail since becoming defence secretary
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has reported experiencing more online homophobia in the weeks following his appointment than in his entire life, attributing the abuse to discomfort with an openly gay person leading the armed forces.
- Streeting highlighted that while his role as the first openly gay defence secretary has gone largely unremarked in the media, it remains a significant issue for many online.
- He expressed pride in the progress made, noting the shift from gay people being barred from military service to now leading the Ministry of Defence.
- Streeting also received support and congratulations from colleagues within the Ministry of Defence, who see his appointment as a symbol of progress.
