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Ten reasons why the UK should not increase military spending

Keir Starmer has pledged to increase the UK’s military budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. UK politicians and military figures are already pushing the government to go further, urging increases to 3% or higher - whilst Trump is pressuring NATO members to reach 5%.

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The British Armed Forces should be investigated for abuse, not given further funding

Peace campaigners are calling on the UK government to hold the British Armed Forces to account for systemic abuse within their ranks and to halt planned rises in military spending.

Peace Pledge Union releases new strategy

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) is the UK's oldest secular pacifist organisation. Ninety years ago, the PPU was founded when Dick Sheppard put out a call for people to sign the Peace Pledge. Signing the Pledge remains the basis of PPU membership to this day:

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The PPU 90th Anniversary Winter Appeal

We are witnessing the greatest intensity of war and violence so far this century. The destruction of Gaza continues unabated, as the conflict spirals out into the wider region, leaving thousands dead in Lebanon and threatening all-out war with Iran.

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White poppies increasingly included in official remembrance events

White poppies are becoming an established part of a growing number of official remembrance events across the UK.

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Decolonising Remembrance: White poppy wearers call for recognition of victims of colonial wars

This Remembrance Sunday, white poppy wearers are calling for the victims of colonial conflicts to be remembered alongside other victims of war.

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