MI6 for the way our LGBT+ colleagues and fellow citizens were treated and express my regret to those whose lives were affected."Being LGBT+ did not make these people a national security threat.
Of course not."But the ban did mean that we, in the intelligence and diplomatic services, deprived ourselves of some of the best talent Britain could offer.
Ready to serve but denied that opportunity."Mr Moore added: "Committed, talented, public-spirited people had their careers and lives blighted because it was argued that being LGBT+ was incompatible with being an intelligence professional."Because of this policy, other loyal and patriotic people had their dreams of serving their country in MI6 shattered.