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Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt on diversity in the military

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Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt gives her personal views on equality, during National Inclusion Week, and explains why it’s important we recruit the best possible people into the Armed Forces.

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During National Inclusion Week, personnel are encouraged to recognise the diversity within the military, be it based on gender, race, sexual orientation, capbadge or social background, and to think about how we can ensure that everyone is included and treated fairly, with dignity and respect. 

Minister of the Armed Forces, Penny Mordaunt MP talks with Sub Lieutenant Snelham and other members of the Forces at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in London. Armed Forces March in London Pride 270615 The Armed Forces marched through the streets of London today on Armed Forces Day as part of the London Community Pride parade. Prior to the event participants met with the Minister of the Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt MP and the Minister for Equalities Incumbent Caroline Dinenage MP as well as a number of Senior Military Officers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in London. Image taken by LA(Phot) Simmo Simpson, FRPU(E), Royal Navy. Consent forms where required held by FRPU(E), HMS Excellent.
Minister Penny Mordaunt talks with Sub Lieutenant Snelham and other members of the Armed Forces prior to the 2015 London Pride march.

Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt said:

We have fantastic networks which are coming up with amazing initiatives and are also expanding and gathering momentum. I’ve been to a whole range of events. One of the first events I went to was the Pride march in London and it was great to see the rainbow flag flying above main building on that day. I think one thing that really came across to me was how much that meant to those people, whether they were in uniform or on the civilian side, it’s really been fantastic. I’ve been very impressed with the program that we’ve had and also with becoming a Stonewall ally.

Find out more about this year’s London Pride parade or read about the Minister becoming a Stonewall ally here.

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