military spending & recruitment

PPU view on use of troops during coronavirus outbreak

The Peace Pledge Union has said that the potential help of military personnel with tasks such as food deliveries should mark the beginning of diverting military resources to civilian use.

Budget: Tax relief for hiring veterans is simply discrimination

The Chancellor's plan to give National Insurance relief to businesses that hire veterans has been condemned for encouraging employers to engage in unfair discrimination.

Chris Henderson of PPU Council reports back on a discussion about the meaning of the peace pledge

Annual pacifist gathering makes plans to resist militarism

Pacifist determination to resist war was made clear as Peace Pledge Union members from around Britain held their annual general meeting last weekend.

Defence review: PM urged to cut armed forces and fund long-term security

As Boris Johnson announces a defence review, pacifists have called for cuts to military spending and funding for tackling long-term security threats.

Cambridge students vote against military recruitment at freshers' fairs

Pacifists have welcomed a vote by Cambridge University Students' Union against allowing military recruitment at freshers' fairs.

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) predicted that students at other universities will follow Cambridge's example.

No war with Iran: protests continue around the world

People in the UK, US and Iran are demonstrating against war and military aggression.

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.

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.

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