Welcome emblem award to fathers of PCs killed in the line of duty

Mr Bone, of Pool in Wharfedale, said every public sector worker who died in the line of duty “should have the opportunity to be remembered and honoured”.

This honor is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognizes members of the United Kingdom’s armed forces who have died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack.

Mr Hughes said politicians had told him the recognition was “long overdue”, adding that it was “surprising it hadn’t happened before”.

Dads met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden on Wednesday about their campaign work, and Mr Bone said the meeting was the “icing on the cake” for their efforts.

Mr Bone said Sir Keir told them he “couldn’t imagine losing his children”.

He added: “We responded: ‘We weren’t really dreaming of losing ours either, but once it happens, you have to move on.'”