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  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Welfare not Warfare must be our banner

Welfare not Warfare must be our banner Diane Abbott is a key Labour MP leading the opposition in parliament to the government’s disastrous hikes in military spending. She writes exclusively for CND on why peace campaigners and all t…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM

Join CND in resisting Trump's nuclear threats

CND has been exposing the nuclear dangers of Britain's 'special relationship' with the US for decades. With Donald Trump returned to the White House - more belligerent than ever - there is growing concern about this relations…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Invest in peace not nukes! Lobby your MP on military spending

Today, the government announced its spring budget. It says it’s all about security and renewal. In reality it is doubling down on failed and dangerous policies of war and austerity. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is increasing mili…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Newspapers featuring the CND advert on Saturday 22 March

Thank you for helping us reach our target A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the newspaper adverts and helped us reach our fundraising goal of £16,500!   The advert, along with signatures from donors, will appear in the following ne…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Email your MP: No more military spending to fund Britain's failing nukes!

Ahead of next week’s Spring budget, CND has been working with MPs to secure an Early Day Motion opposing the obscene and dangerous hikes in military spending. Government plans to increase miliary spending up to 2.5% of GDP by…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Why an increase in military spending won't raise living standards / Palestine demo update / Office move

Europe has been put on a war footing this week with EU leaders agreeing to a €800 billion plan to massively ramp up military spending. Meanwhile in Britain, Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed the arms industry will help revital…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Campaign magazine: Invest in Peace not Nukes

Invest in Peace not Nukes: diversify Barrow shipyard BAE Systems and the production of nuclear submarines dominate Barrow-in-Furness; visually, economically, politically and psychologically. The dockyard currently building the four …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Starmer drags Britain deeper into war drive

Responding to the government's announcement that foreign aid spending will be slashed to fund a hike in military spending, CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt writes:    “Starmer’s announcement to increase military spending to …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Keep up pressure against military spending and nuclear weapons!

‘Peace not Weapons: Barrow’s role in Britain’s nuclear weapons system’ – CND webinar   The British government and much of the media have gone into overdrive this week. They’re arguing that British troops should be sent to Ukr…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
February 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Britain's nukes are 'unachievable' - let's scrap them! Upcoming demo and webinar

The project to build nuclear reactors for the Dreadnought submarines – the next generation of Britain's nuclear weapons - has been graded as ‘unachievable’ by a recent watchdog report. This is the third year in a row – showin…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Join Jeremy Corbyn and more on what's next for the campaign against US nukes in Britain, 12 February

No US nukes in Britain! Don't make us a target! CND webinar, 12 February With news that US nuclear weapons could now be deployed here in Britain, CND is ramping up the pressure on the government. On Tuesday, CND launched a le…
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Attacks on the right to protest: how do we resist?

The record of the peace movement in Britain is a brave and principled one. As attacks on our movement grow, we need to unite in mass support to defend it and oppose the drift towards authoritarianism.   Read more about the struggle ahead in…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM

Invest in peace not weapons: Join CND at Barrow, 22 March 2025

The BAE Systems' shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria has been at the centre of Britain's nuclear weapons system for decades. It is building Britain's next generation of nuclear-armed submarines - the Dreadnought - at an es…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Help us get answers from the government on US nukes in Britain!

The British government continues to ignore public concerns over the return of US nuclear weapons to Britain.   In an answer to a recent question over what protocols are in place for the deployment of US nuclear weapons store…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM

CND calls on government to 'come clean' about US nukes

With reports this week that US nuclear weapons may now be deployed in Britain, CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt wrote to the government, calling for urgent clarity on the status of US nuclear weapons in Britain.    It follow…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Standing up for the right to protest!

A huge thanks to everyone who attended Saturday’s protest calling for an end to nuclear-armed Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Over 80,000 people joined the huge rally in Whitehall, expressing relief at the ceasefire agreement and …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Join CND on Whitehall for tomorrow's national rally for Palestine!

After 15 months of genocide in Gaza, a long-awaited and much needed ceasefire deal is expected to begin on Sunday. CND and the rest of the Palestine Coalition share the immense relief expressed by Palestinians that the daily …
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
January 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Trump's unpredictability: what will it mean?

With Donald Trump set to be inaugurated as US President in the coming days, this month's magazine looks at the implications of his unpredictable foreign policy. ? The US military presence in the UK is huge, with airbases, spy bases and rada…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM

#WeWillMarch: important information about Saturday's national march for Palestine

In response to the Metropolitan Police's efforts to ban the Palestine Coalition from marching at the BBC this Saturday 18 January, there has been a groundswell of support for the democratic right to protest.??A statement publ…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Defend the right to protest against genocide!

Defend the right to protest against genocide! Update on the next national march for Palestine, 18 January   The right to protest against Israel’s genocide is under serious attack. Despite agreeing the route for the upcoming n…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 12:46 PM

Join us in opposing US spy drones in Fairford!

Over the past month there has been much activity at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire which looks set to become a hub for long-range US spy drones like the Global Hawk and Reaper. These drones carry out secretive surveillance m…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Ukraine, NATO and Trump: sign up for this Wednesday's webinar, 18 December

The conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate. Today, whilst confirming it will keep its ‘non-strategic’ nuclear forces on constant combat alert, Russia warned it could increase production of hypersonic missiles in response t…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 11:56 AM

Step back from the nuclear brink: Ukraine, NATO and Trump – CND webinar, 18 December

Step back from the nuclear brink: Ukraine, NATO and Trump – CND webinar   Thank you to everyone who was able to take part in last weekend's emergency day of action for Ukraine despite the weather warnings. We are keeping up t…
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Political leaders must step back from the nuclear brink

The British government allowing Ukraine to use its missiles to attack Russia is an incredibly dangerous escalation to the conflict. In this month's magazine we assess how Britain risks being drawn into an all-out confrontation between nucle…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
December 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Step back from the nuclear brink: join the emergency day of action this Saturday!

Thank you to everyone who is getting involved in our Emergency Day of Action – which takes place this Saturday. Britain’s decision to allow Ukraine to use its long-range missiles is a very dangerous escalation in the Russo-Uk…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
November 29, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Ukraine: webinar discussion Sunday, 1 December

Preparations for the Ukraine emergency day of action on 7 December are underway, with events already organised for London, Plymouth, and Manchester. ? We are also looking for volunteers to help steward the London demonstratio…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Ukraine: emergency day of action, 7 December

All of us are horrified by the rapid escalation taking place in Ukraine. We all know how dangerous this situation is.? Yesterday, as the Ukraine-NATO council met, CND handed in a letter to the Prime Minister calling on the …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Help us stop the threat of nuclear escalation in Ukraine and the Middle East

Serious escalations in Ukraine this week risk pushing us closer towards nuclear war. Ukraine’s use of US and British long-range missiles have been met with Russia’s retaliation of a hypersonic ballistic missile. This week Rus…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Trump threat / Peace art / Gaza demo

Trump presidency threatens us all    CND General Secretary, Sophie Bolt, outlines the key threats for the peace movement and how unity against Trump is vital. Read Sophie's blog   …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 11:43 AM

The world is a more dangerous place with Trump back in charge

Donald Trump's last term in the White House saw the development of new nuclear weapons and the ripping up of nuclear treaties. In the four years since, Joe Biden has done nothing to reverse this, ploughing ahead with nuclear …
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Budget 2025: CND slams billions to be spent on war

Labour’s first budget in almost 15 years was a boon for the Ministry of Defence, exposing ruthless spending priorities where billions of pounds are allocated for war while children go hungry and pensioners go cold. Read this month's edition…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 3:47 PM

CND gifts for friends & family this Christmas 🎄

Shop CND merchandise Dear Friend, 🎅 Christmas is a time of peace! Send goodwill to friends and family this December with our official CND Christmas Cards. They’re sold in packs of 6, with envelopes included, and available ex…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 10:20 AM

Labour railroads MDA extension through Parliament without debate!

Thousands of you answered our call and contacted your MP over the renewal of the Mutual Defence Agreement - the secretive treaty between the US and Britain that underpins the London-Washington 'special relationship' and makes…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Lobby your MP to challenge the US/UK nuclear alliance!

The deadline for challenging the Mutual Defence Agreement falls on Wednesday 23 October. We urgently need MPs to raise their opposition in parliament this week. This legislation keeps Britain in lock-step with the US, enablin…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM

The world we want! Join CND's conference this Saturday!

We're just days away from CND's conference, The World We Want: A New Agenda for Peace and Justice! Amid rising nuclear threats, a growth in active conflicts, and the impact of climate breakdown risking more, we need fresh thi…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 4:56 PM

No US nukes! Join CND at RAF Lakenheath, 2 November

No US nukes! Join CND at RAF Lakenheath, 2 November   CND's next national demonstration in opposition to the return of US nuclear weapons to Britain will take place on Saturday, 2 November. The demo follows a busy summer of a…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 5:25 PM

The world we want: join Jeremy Corbyn, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, and more at CND's conference on 12 October

There's still time to register for CND's conference at SOAS on Saturday, 12 October. We have a fantastic line up of speakers including MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Bell Ribeiro-Addy, arms trade expert and anti-Apartheid campaigner A…
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM

No to Space Wars!

The Ministry of Defence wants to build a radar in Pembrokeshire, Wales, as part of its plans to militarise space. In this month’s magazine, we cover why CND is against this development.    Read on as well for a farewell piece…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM

A new agenda for peace and justice: Have you registered for the CND conference at SOAS?

It's time to register for CND's conference at SOAS University of London, on Saturday, 12 October. The world we want: a new agenda for peace and justice, will bring together experts, academics, MPs, trade unionists, and peace …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Stop Arming Israel: Join the protests at Labour Party Conference, 21 September

Labour's first Conference since returning to power begins next weekend. As MPs gather in Liverpool, CND and the Palestine Coalition will be in Liverpool too. We'll be demanding that the government stops armin…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Urgent Action: Ask your MP to sign EDM 123: Mutual Defence Agreement

Ask your MP to sign EDM 123: Mutual Defence Agreement Just before the summer recess in July, the government presented the US/UK Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA) to the House of Commons.? The MDA comes up for renewal every 10 ye…
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 11:07 AM

CND prepares to attend Labour Party conference

Later this month CND will attend Labour’s first conference as a party of government since 2009. Unfortunately, when it comes to our issues, there doesn't seem to be much improvement over the last government. Find out more in …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
September 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Hiroshima & Nagasaki: stop history being repeated

Donate today — help us raise another £4k The risk of nuclear war has never been higher – we must not let history be repeated   Dear Friend,   We need to raise another £4k for our Hiroshima appeal this year.   Can you help wi…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 6:48 PM

International Day against Nuclear Tests

International Day against Nuclear Tests This Thursday, 29th August, marks the International Day against Nuclear Tests. In the 1950s and 60s, nuclear weapons tests were inflicted upon communities and indigenous peoples in Fren…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
August 19, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: survivor testimonies

Honour the survivors — donate today Please take a moment to read the survivor testimonies and honour them by supporting our campaign   Dear Friend,   I’m writing to you as we commemorate the devastating attacks on Hiroshima …
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Say no to a wider Middle East war, 7 September

Israel continues to attack the remaining places offering refuge to Palestinians in Gaza. Saturday morning's bombing of the al-Tabin school in Gaza City killed more than 100 people and injured dozens more, including women and …
  CND Campaign magazine · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 8:49 AM

Trump or Harris? US election consequences for nuclear

The upcoming Presidential election in the United States now seems a lot closer since Vice-President Kamala Harris entered the race. But will the result have any bearing on the US' nuclear policies? Read more on the topic in t…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Never Again: Join the Nagasaki Day commemorations, Friday 9 August

Thank you to all our supporters who have attended commemorations to mark this week's 79th anniversary of the US nuclear bombings of Japan. ? With Nagasaki Day tomorrow, there are still plenty more opportunities to join events…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Honour their memory

Donate today & stop history from being repeated The risk of nuclear war has never been higher – we must not let history be repeated   Dear Friend,   I’m writing to you as we commemorate the devastating attacks on Hiroshi…
  Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Never again: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki 79 years on

Every year, CND groups across Britain gather to commemorate the atomic bombings of Japan, out of respect for the hundreds of thousands of victims whose lives were cruelly taken in an instant.    As we prepare to mark the 79th…