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PPU protests in 2023

2023 month by month - a year of peace campaigning amidst growing militarism

Spiralling military spending. Peace campaigners under attack in Russia and Ukraine. The devastating violence in Israel and Gaza. In 2023 there has been no shortage of war and militarism for peace campaigners to resist.

Bill Hetherington

Donate in memory of lifelong peace campaigner Bill Hetherington

Bill Hetherington, who was at the centre of pacifist activism in the UK for more than half a century, died on Sunday 5th November at the age of 89.

Many tributes have been coming in from across the peace movement by the many who knew Bill and worked alongside him.

The PPU join other peace campaigners to challenge Telford Arms’ Fair

Britian’s leading pacifist organisation joined other peace groups and individuals to contest the ambiguously named Specialist Defence and Security Convention (SDSC) at Telford International Centre on Thursday 2nd November.

Pacifist not passive: Opposing militarism with active nonviolence

On the streets of Britain right now, we are witnessing the largest anti-war demonstrations since the Iraq war.

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White poppy ceremony will hear from bereaved families in Israel and Palestine

White poppies will appear in numerous ceremonies across the UK today to mark Remembrance Sunday.

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Surge in demand for white poppies amidst ceasefire protests

There has been a sharp rise in demand for white poppies ahead of Remembrance Day this year, following increased interest from groups and individuals calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.

Bill Hetherington

Peace movement mourns lifelong pacifist campaigner Bill Hetherington

Bill Hetherington, who was at the centre of pacifist activism in the UK for more than half a century, has died at the age of 89.

Tributes are pouring in not only from other peace activists in Britain and Northern Ireland but from peace groups in other parts of the world.

National Demonstration Ceasefire Now, London

Veterans endorse Remembrance Day demonstrations and dismiss government backlash

Veterans are among those rejecting the government’s criticism of demonstrations planned for 11th November, stating that “there’s no more appropriate day to call for an armistice.” 

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There's nothing disrespectful about protests on Remembrance Day, say white poppy wearers

Peace campaigners and white poppy wearers have rejected Rishi Sunak's criticism of demonstrations planned for 11th November, calling his comments "a threat to peaceful protest and against the true spirit of Remembrance Day".

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White poppy campaign launched at a time of spiralling conflict

Statement by the Peace Pledge Union

Stop supporting Israeli War Crimes, British pacifists tell UK government

The PPU joins other voices from the peace movement in condemning the horrific attacks on civilians by Hamas on Saturday in Southern Israel, including hostage-taking and the killing of more than 1200 people.

An armed solider and an armed police officer on an urban street

Putting troops on the streets would undermine British democracy

British pacifists have pledged to resist any plan to deploy armed forces personnel on British streets to carry out police functions.

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