Face of British army recruitment drive wins payout for racist and sexist abuse

Kerry-Ann Knight hoped to pave way for Black women but was instead subjected to 12 years of abuse

A former soldier who appeared on recruitment posters for the British army has received a settlement and an apology after taking it to an employment tribunal over the racist and sexist abuse she was subjected to during her career.

While still in training, Kerry-Ann Knight was pictured on a recruitment poster above the words Your army needs you and your self-belief", confidently looking over her shoulder.