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Quakers condemn all acts of violence
19 June 2017
In the light of recent tragedies, Quakers in Britain again recognise the continuing imperative to listen, to build bridges and to further pursue our common humanity, one with another.
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Talks begin towards a nuclear-free world
15 June 2017
Historic talks begin today at the United Nations in New York that may lead to a world free of nuclear weapons. Quaker Tim Wallis will be observing and will report here his daily highlights.
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Judicial review examines right to ethical investments (updated 22 June)
14 June 2017
Quakers in Britain are supporting a judicial review being brought today (Wednesday 14 June) before the UK courts against the government's controversial new guidance banning local councils from making ethical choices in their pensions investments.
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Welcoming new MPs
9 June 2017
One of the newly elected MPs in the hung parliament will give a keynote address next month at Quakers' Yearly Meeting Gathering.
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Negotiations on a nuclear test ban treaty
7 June 2017
This month negotiations on a nuclear test ban treaty resume at the United Nations in New York. The UK government is not attending.