Wes Streeting reports high volume of online homophobia

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has reported encountering an "unbelievable volume" of online homophobia since assuming his role three weeks ago. Speaking at the Edinburgh Fringe, Streeting noted that the online abuse has surpassed anything he has experienced in his career, attributing the hostility to individuals unable to accept a gay Defence Secretary.

Streeting expressed pride in the progress made regarding LGBTQ+ representation in the military, noting that homosexuality was a criminal offense for military personnel until 1994 and was considered