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'Weapons not welcome in our city': Arms fair faces renewed protests in Birmingham

An arms fair at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has once again drawn determined protests, as peace campaigners demanded an end to the normalisation of war profiteering in the city.

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Russian and Ukrainian conscientious objectors speak out

On 9th December 2025, conscientious objectors (COs) from both Russia and Ukraine spoke to an online audience of over 100 people in the UK.

Mark Rylance speaking

White poppy ceremonies held in memory of all victims of war, amid soaring casualties worldwide

White poppy ceremonies across the UK on Remembrance Sunday marked a year of record global casualties in conflict zones. Wreaths of white poppies were laid in dozens of towns and cities in memory of all victims of war, both past and present.

White poppy wreath

Growing call to recognise civilians on Remembrance Day, amidst record conflict deaths worldwide

Joint press release by Every Casualty Counts and Peace Pledge Union

Green Party MP Carla Denyer at last year's National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony, with comedian and PPU member Kate Smurthwaite

Green Party leadership steps up support for the white poppy

Senior figures in the Green Party have voiced their support for the white poppy, highlighting its message of peace and inclusive remembrance as they take part in remembrance events across the UK this Remembrance Sunday.

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