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Army advert for the 2020 recruitment campaign

Army preys on vulnerable teenagers with misleading new adverts

The UK army has been accused of trying to exploit teenagers who lack self-confidence after launching their 2020 recruitment campaign.

Queen's Speech plan will put armed forces above the law

The UK government has announced legislation to end so-called "vexatious" claims against armed forces personnel.

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Boris Johnson's military policies will face relentless resistance

British pacifists have promised that Boris Johnson will face continuous resistance as he seeks to implement militarist policies.

Candidates challenged over policies on peace and war

General election candidates are facing questions over issues including the arms trade, nuclear weapons and militarism in schools.

Cluster munition exploding in the Falkland Islands

Ministers urged to reject shock call for UK troops to use cluster bombs

Boris Johnson and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace have been urged to rule out any return to the use of cluster munitions by UK troops.

War crimes cover-up: Armed forces must lose power to police themselves

The PPU has said that changes in the law are urgently needed following revelations about cover-ups of war crimes.

General election: PPU supporters lobby candidates over peace and war

The Peace Pledge Union has published five key questions for general election candidates on issues of peace and militarism.

Boris Johnson's plan would put armed forces above the law

Boris Johnson has threatened to water down human rights legislation so that it will not apply to troops on military operations, even within the UK.

White poppy ceremonies around Britain as Boris Johnson accused of hypocrisy

Hundreds of white poppy wearers have attended ceremonies to remember all victims of war and to commit themselves to peace.

Carla Denyer wearing a white poppy and a red poppy together

General election candidates attacked for wearing white poppies

General election candidates from several parties have been attacked in parts of the media for wearing white poppies.

Veterans call on minister Johnny Mercer to apologise for poppy rant

Veterans who wear white poppies have urged the Minister for Veterans to apologise for encouraging people to "ignore" white poppy wearers.

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