Back to top

News

Photo framed at National alternative remembrance Ceremony

At a time of polycrisis, with war and militarism on the rise, racial discrimination continues to influence whose lives are valued and protected, and whose are ignored or treated as collateral damage.

Stop Bombing Iran

The PPU joins peace campaigners across the world - along with most people in the UK, US and elsewhere - in condemning the US and Israeli assault on Iran.

Stop SDSC-UK Birmingham 2026

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.

Help us build a culture of peace - in 2026 and beyond!

Object War Campaign

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 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

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

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.

white poppies at the BBC

The BBC is facing questions after removing white poppies from its main reception in Broadcasting House, despite previously stating that staff are free to wear remembrance poppies “of any colour”.

white poppies

It's that time of year again. In the run up to Remembrance Day, the white poppy sometimes comes under attack from military figures, some politicians and certain sections of the media.

This Remembrance Sunday, acclaimed actor Sir Mark Rylance will speak at the national white poppy ceremony in London.

White poppies

Statement by the Peace Pledge Union

Pages