Rehman presented a motion at Medway's Full Council to give greater recognition to veterans who help to test Britain's nuclear weapons.
Rehman is campaigning for greater recognition for veterans who helped to test Britain’s nuclear weapons.
On Thursday (17 October 2013), Rehman presented a motion at Medway’s Full Council meeting asking for the provisions of the Armed Forces Community Covenant to be extended to include nuclear test veterans.
These veterans participated in the testing of Britain’s nuclear weapons in the 1950s and 60s, with around 3,000 of the 20,000 service personnel still alive today. It is estimated that around 500 Kent and Medway service personnel took part and around 70 are alive.