Image of mushroom cloud following a nuclear weapons test

The human and environmental cost of Britain's nuclear weapons testing - Parliamentary CND webinar, 14 March

Today marks 70 years since the first detonation of a thermonuclear bomb by the US. The Castle Bravo test was the largest nuclear explosion ever detonated by the US and it has had a devasting impact on the people of the Marshall Islands, who now mark this terrible anniversary as Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day.

In pursuing nuclear weapons, nuclear-armed states - including Britain - have caused long-lasting human and environmental damage and destruction.

When we discuss the terrifying consequences of nuclear war and weapons, it is important to understand that the production of these weapons has already had devastating consequences for many indigenous people across the globe.

Between 1957-62, the British government undertook nuclear testing on the colonised islands of Kiribati, not far from the Marshall Islands. Many are still suffering from birth defects, cancers and other serious illnesses connected to radiation poisoning.

The UK government refuses to acknowledge the experiences of many on the Pacific Islands and has refused to make reparations.

Parliamentary CND - which represents cross-party MPs and Peers who support nuclear disarmament - invites you to join them for a webinar exploring the legacy of British nuclear weapons testing. We are honoured and privileged to have the Kiribati Ambassador to the UN join us for this event, where he will share his country's efforts to get restorative justice. All welcome!

Thursday 14^th March at 1pm
Online, register here

Guest speakers include: HE Teburoro Tito, Kiribati Ambassador to the United Nations; Dr Becky Alexis-Martin, Author & Lecturer; Tom Unterrainer, CND Chair. The event will be chaired by Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP, Vice-Chair of Parliamentary CND.

National Demonstration. Ceasefire Now. Stop the Genocide in Gaza. Saturday 9 March, 12 noon. Hyde Park Corner to the US Embassy

Save the date: Gaza national demonstration, 9 March 2024

Rather than trying to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, the British government is attempting to stifle dissent and attack the rights of those peacefully protesting for a ceasefire.

The minister in charge of changing protest laws, Home Secretary James Cleverly, recently said that pro-Palestine protesters had “made their point” and that our regular demonstrations were “not really saying anything new.” Cleverly has clearly missed the point.

Our message has been consistent for five months: we will continue to demonstrate in support of an urgent ceasefire in Gaza; we will continue to call out Britain, the US, and other countries complicit in Israel's war crimes; and we will continue organising and mobilising support across the country against this war.

Save Saturday, 9 March in your diary and join us for the next national demonstration in support of a ceasefire!

Saturday, 9 March 2024
Assemble 12 noon, Hyde Park Corner

Updates will be posted to our dedicated event page here.

Stand with Palestinian women this International Women's Day

Israel's war on Gaza has had a horrific impact on the women and children living there. Earlier this month, UN experts expressed alarm over reports of human rights violations against Palestinian women and girls in Gaza, including: extrajudicial killings while fleeing danger; arbitrary detention; multiple forms of sexual assault; and other degrading treatment by refusing access to hygiene products, food, and medicine.

As the next workplace day of action in support of Gaza coincides with International Women's Day on Friday, 8 March - the theme of the day will be ‘Solidarity With #PalestinianWomen.’

Like previous workplace days of action, we call on supporters to hold a 30 minute event in support of Gaza. This can range from a small lunchtime protest or work stoppage, to wearing Palestinian colours etc. When posting pictures of the event on social media, please use hashtags like #PalestinianWomen, #IWD24, or #StandWithGaza. More information here.