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Quakers call for end to gagging clauses

Updated 19 October 2018

In a letter to The Times this week, Quakers joined with civil society leaders to call for an end to the use of anti-advocacy clauses in government contracts.

Quakers call for end to gagging clauses

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Kindertransport survivors call for routes to sanctuary for child refugees

Updated 15 November 2018

In the chaotic months before the outbreak of World War II, Jewish people were in desperate need of help to escape German-occupied Europe. Quakers were among those who responded, creating the Kindertransport to bring children to safety and persuading the government to amend visa requirements. Today, some of the survivors are urging the UK government to provide more routes to sanctuary for child refugees.

Kindertransport survivors call for routes to sanctuary for child refugees

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Faith representatives speak out on immigration

Updated 6 January 2019

As MPs return to parliament tomorrow (Monday) faith representatives, including Quakers in Britain, urge the government to rethink their approach to immigration, to move away from a hostile environment towards a culture of sanctuary.

Faith representatives speak out on immigration

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Nuclear weapons ceremony criticised

Updated 9 April 2019

The decision to hold a service at Westminster Abbey to mark fifty years of constant patrol by the UK's nuclear submarines is being deeply criticised by Quakers in Britain.

Nuclear weapons ceremony criticised

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Interfaith push for net-zero UK

Updated 3 May 2019

In a letter in the Daily Telegraph, faith leaders urge the UK government to set an emissions target of net zero by 2045.

Interfaith push for net-zero UK

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Quiet simplicity of meeting houses celebrated

Updated 30 May 2019

When Quakers built Hertford Meeting House in 1670 they were more likely to be persecuted than praised for their style of building. This week it is one of 17 Quaker meeting houses to be listed or upgraded and preserved for the nation by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.

Quiet simplicity of meeting houses celebrated

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Faith leaders urge new Prime Minister to offer more refugees sanctuary

Updated 26 July 2019

Quakers are among more than 100 signatories to an open letter to the new prime minister, Boris Johnson, urging him to make a lasting commitment to welcome refugees.

Faith leaders urge new PM to offer more refugees sanctuary

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Happy anniversary! Landmark decision on marriage celebrated

Updated 31 July 2019

This week marks 10 years since Quakers in Britain decided to campaign for same-sex marriage so that marriages of all committed Quaker couples be prepared, celebrated, witnessed, recorded and reported to the state.

Happy anniversary! Landmark decision on marriage celebrated

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Quakers mark Brexit

Updated 31 January 2020

Quakers in Britain and on the island of Ireland reaffirm their shared friendship and unity as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

Quakers mark Brexit

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Quakers welcome Supreme Court appeal ruling on ethical investments

Updated 29 April 2020

Quakers in Britain today welcome the UK Supreme Court's ruling affirming the right of local authorities to make ethical choices in their pension investments.

Quakers welcome Supreme Court appeal ruling on ethical investments