Artists impression of a Dreadnought submarine. Credit: BAE Systems

Spending on Britain's nuclear weapons is skyrocketing!

A new report from the National Audit Office has revealed that the budget for the Defence Nuclear Organisation skyrocketed - up by £38.2 billion to £99.5 billion in 2023. That's an increase of 62 percent and accounts for almost a third of Ministry of Defence procurement spending.

While The Equipment Plan 2023–2033 report states that over the next decade, spending on Britain's Nuclear Defence Enterprise will reach £109.8 billion, the MoD has already stated that this will rise to £117.8 billion!

Meanwhile, the Treasury is concerned about “significant uncertainties in long-term nuclear costings and funding” past 2025 - just over one year away! It's time to end the madness and scrap Britain's nuclear weapons for good! Read more on the CND website.

Front of Palestine protest on Westminster Bridge with Big Ben in the background. CND banner is among the banners on display

Upcoming actions in support of a ceasefire in Gaza

This weekend will see another round of local actions to build community support for an urgently needed ceasefire in Gaza. You can find a list of actions near you here. This is being updated all the time so check regularly if your area is not yet listed.

Local Actions

Save the date: National March for Palestine, 13 January 2024

The next national demonstration will take place in central London on Saturday, 13 December 2024. Assemble from 12 noon. More details to come, check our website here for updates.

You can also lobby your MP, asking them to back Early Day Motion 177, which calls on the UK government to cease arms transfers to Israel. Find text of EDM 177 and a template letter, here and here.