The government’s announcement to pour billions of pounds into Sizewell C and roll out untested small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear plants is all about building up its nuclear weapons programme rather than securing energy self-sufficiency.

Read CND’s response here.

Sign CND’s petition to cancel new nuclear power plans here.

Fantastic protest at Devonport – this is just the beginning

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday for a vibrant protest through Plymouth against Britain's nuclear weapons. You can see some videos from the day here. This is just the beginning of rebuilding a strong campaign against the toxic nuclear dockyard.

Plymouth shows the grim reality of a community dominated by the arms industry, with toxic radioactive leaks and high levels of poverty. The local hospital and university of both facing severe staff cuts. Instead of pouring billions into deadly nuclear weapons, the government should spend it on rebuilding public services, and jobs diversification programmes. Investment in areas like Devonport could develop the coastline for construction of sustainable wind and wave electricity generators. This would create highly skilled, decent jobs that don’t threaten people or planet. If you live in the South West and want to get involved in this campaign, please email [email protected].

The Alternative Defence Review – a report that presents an alternative security strategy – is getting lots of interest. It’s been sent to cabinet members, select committee members, journalists, academics and campaigners. It argues that Britain needs to build genuine peace and jobs that ensure prosperity for all.
You can read the report here.

Nuclear War: A Scenario - join the online event this Thursday

Join author Annie Jacobsen join us this Thursday, 12 June, for an online discussion about her best-selling work, Nuclear War: A Scenario. It gives chilling minute-by-minute account of how a global nuclear war would unfold. With Britain planning to expand its nuclear arsenal further, this is an important reality check that advocates for nuclear disarmament.

Register now!

Thursday 12 June
6:30pm
Online, register here

Participants will hear a talk from Annie about the book. You then have the opportunity to ask her your questions!

Stop Arming Israel: Join the national march for Palestine on 21 June!

Pressure continues to build on the British government to act and stop Israel's genocide against Palestinians. It continues to refuse to impose a full arms and trade embargo on Israel - but today announced that it will sanction two key ministers in Benjamin Netanyahu's government, alongside Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Norway.

Join CND and the Palestine Coalition in central London on Saturday, 21 June, to keep up the pressure on the government to finally end its military and diplomatic support for Israel's genocide.

Saturday, 21 June
Assemble 12 noon
Russell Square to Whitehall

More details will be posted to our event page here.

‘Seek Peace’ t-shirt now available

Check out our range of CND-branded kids clothes on our online store. All sales help to promote our message of peace and raise money for CND. Our ‘Seek Peace’ design is also available in adult sizes, for women and men.

Youth Against the Bomb - June 1961 issue

Ron Bailey was 18 years old when he had an article published in the June 1961 issue of Youth Against the Bomb. He is trying to track it down! Do you have this issue? If so please email Ron on [email protected]