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We support #Quakers to live out their deep commitment to #Peace. RTs not an endorsement. Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ
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'2.5% of GDP...3%...3.5%...do I hear 4%, anyone?' It's easy to despair at the grotesque military spending bidding war. Happily, @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social have produced this excellent resource that everyone can use to show that there is another way. rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/introductory...

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

The UK is set to spend billions of pounds more on the military in coming years as the government commits to 2.5% of GDP. We'll be working to oppose this and that work starts at our AGM. Register now for the Zoom link https://buff.ly/3EbQqHc

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

This looks like an essential primer from @dronewarsuk.bsky.social and Leicester CND on the way many wars are being fought today. #AI #Drones

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

We can't recommend highly enough this important and sadly timely zoom presentation by Prof. Ron Smith of Birkbeck Uni of London and hosted by @gcomsuk.bsky.social. Do catch it if you can: The Future of Military Spending in the UK 1pm Tues 11 February demilitarize.org.uk/the-future-o...

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point: Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole Temperatures at the north pole soared more than 20C above average on Sunday...

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

Important work here from @forceswatch.bsky.social highlighting the insidious influence of arms companies in parliament. www.forceswatch.net/comment/a-ba... #appg #peace

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

Peace and climate justice are inextricably linked - a message we'll continue to amplify this year.

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Happy New(ish) Year to everyone. Wishing everyone a peaceful and, if you can manage it, optimistic 2025. We've got lots of exciting things lined up for this year, details of which we're looking forward to sharing with you here.

submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments

This account is going to get going properly in the new year. In the meantime, welcome to all our new followers - we look forward to interacting with you in 2025. Have a wonderful and (if possible) peaceful time until then, the Quakers in Britain Peace Team

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

If we follow each other on X, or if you'd like to interact with us on issues of peace and the links between militarism and climate justice, do follow us and we'll start building a new community.

submitted 96 days ago • 2 comments