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Quakers join National Day of Reflection
22 March 2021
Quakers are among many religious leaders inviting the public to join them on Tuesday 23 March in a national day to remember those who have died from any cause during the pandemic and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved.
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Churches oppose plans to increase stockpiles of nuclear weapons
16 March 2021
Alongside other faith bodies and anti-nuclear campaigners, Quakers in Britain have denounced the UK government's intention to hugely increase their stockpile of nuclear weapons.
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Government plans to restrict right to protest
15 March 2021
Quakers in Britain are among more than 150 charities, unions and faith bodies objecting to a Bill being rushed through parliament which will hand police draconian powers to decide where, when and how citizens are allowed to protest.
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Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021 moves online
4 March 2021
Covid-19 has led to many changes. This summer, around two thousand Quakers expected to spend a week together for worship and business. Now the pandemic has led to Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021 happening online.
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Quakers respond to budget 2021
3 March 2021
The budget 2021 contains some welcome announcements, but will not deliver a green and just recovery from Covid-19.
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Creating an anti-racism workplace culture
26 February 2021
In the wake of a widely shared report on bullying (offsite link) within the charity sector, Quakers in Britain have been prompted to reflect on the culture of our workplace.