Protest and survive! join the CND policy conference 2023

CND's policy conference will be held both in Manchester and online this year, offering an opportunity for everyone to get involved in discussing the issues facing the peace movement today.

This year has been particularly busy amid a growth in the UK government's militarism and its increased spending on nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, our campaign against the return of US nuclear weapons to Britain gathers pace amid wider media attention.

Whether you're a seasoned activist or new to campaigning, conference offers a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and skills, debate and discuss how CND responds to the challenges we're facing, and help shape our campaigning priorities for the year ahead.

Saturday, 28 October
Methodist Central Hall: Central Buildings, Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JQ, and online.
£12 for individuals, £40 for groups, register here

CND's AGM will take place online on the morning of Saturday, 7 October. Unlike our policy conference, you must be a member to take part. You can become a member here.

A Royal Navy Vanguard-class sub returning to port. Credit: Royal Navy

Record-breaking patrol pushes UK’s nuclear fleet to the limit

This week one of the Royal Navy's nuclear-armed submarines completed a record-breaking patrol in excess of six months. The Vanguard-class sub was spotted “encrusted with barnacles and covered in slime” as it returned to port at Faslane in Scotland, and crews were greeted by Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and First Sea Lord, Ben Key.

Rather than being used as a photo op, a tour of this length should be a matter of serious concern for the government and Royal Navy. Only two of Britain's four Vanguard submarines are operational, meaning crews have been spending longer periods at sea. Tours on Vanguard's predecessor fleet for example, rarely lasted longer than two months. The deteriorating state of Britain's nuclear fleet coupled with the added risks of malfunctioning equipment or personal error as a result of overtired and stressed staff, is catastrophically dangerous.

Read the full story on our website here.