MoD withheld nuclear test veterans’ records, ex-minister says

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Cold War nuclear test veterans who say they oversaw tests and suffered lifelong health problems have alleged that the UK Ministry of Defence withheld information from their records. An ex-minister made the claim in response to the veterans’ allegations.

WHO: An ex-minister and Cold War nuclear test veterans

WHAT: The ex-minister claimed the Ministry of Defence withheld information about nuclear test veterans’ records amid allegations of lifelong health problems.

WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 2:52 AM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: The claim is a response to veterans’ allegations that nuclear tests caused lifelong health problems and that their records were withheld.

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