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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.

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.

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.

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.

White poppies to feature in Remembrance Sunday ceremonies

White poppies will feature in boh official and alternative ceremonies around the UK to mark Remembrance Sunday today.

Alternative Remembrance Ceremony will hear from Ukrainian and Russian peace activists

White poppy wearers will hear messages from people in Russia and Ukraine at the National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony.

Benjamin Zephaniah wearing a white poppy

"Wear a white poppy," says Benjamin Zephaniah

Leading poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah has said that we should remember all victims of war and work harder for peace.

Rhun Dafydd displays a white poppy in Cardiff last weekend

White poppies sold and worn around the UK

White poppies are on sale in shops, cafes and street stalls in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday, with thousands more being sold online.

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.

Students protesting at Sheffield University with a banner reading "Rolls Royce off campus"

Sheffield students take direct action over university's arms trade links

The Peace Pledge Union has backed students who are taking nonivolent direct action over Sheffield University's links with the arms trade.

White poppy campaign launches with backing from Mark Rylance

As this year's white poppy campaign is launched today, award-winning actor Mark Rylance has said he will be among the thousands of people wearing a white poppy.

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.

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