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Sending more arms to Ukraine won't bring peace or end the suffering

British pacifists have said that sending more Western arms to Ukraine will fuel war and do nothing to bring peace.

A picket line with a banner reading 'Support the right to strike'

Troops breaking strikes will undermine democracy, say pacifists

Britain's leading pacifist network has criticised plans to deploy military personnel to do the work of striking paramedics and border staff.

Nurses' picket line at St Thomas' hospital

Don't use the military to break strikes, says Peace Pledge Union

As nurses went on strike today, pacifists said that the UK’s massive military budget would be better spent on services such as the NHS.

British army tanks in Estonia

Ministers face protests over military spending during cost-of-living crisis

Members and allies of the Peace Pledge Union will today gather outside the Ministry of 'Defence' to demonstrate and hand out leaflets.

Johnny Mercer

Minister Johnny Mercer says MoD 'supporting' convicted killer

The UK Minister for Veterans is facing calls to explain a tweet he sent following the conviction of a former soldier for manslaughter.

Jeremy Hunt

Hunt's high 'defence' budget triggers protests over twisted priorities

Pacifists have slammed Jeremy Hunt's plan to maintain existing levels of military spending while reducing help with energy costs. 

Rishi Sunak in Downing Street

Sunak urged not to cave into demands on 'defence' spending hike

Rishi Sunak has been urged to ditch Liz Truss' plan of raising military spending by 60% by 2030.
 
Liz Truss in a tank

Truss urged to ditch military spending hike and fund public services

Liz Truss has confirmed that she will push ahead with her plan of raising military spending by 60% by 2030, despite recent economic turmoil and the cost-of-living crisis. 

Russian anti-mobilisation poster

Putin shaken as thousands of Russians protest against war

Pacifists in the UK have sent messages of support to Russian peace activists who are resisting war and mobilisation.

UK troops in Estonia

Truss and Wallace throw extra £52bn to armed forces despite tax cuts

The Peace Pledge Union has called on 'Defence' Secretary Ben Wallace to explain how he will fund his promise of an extra £52bn for the UK armed forces.

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