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Nuclear weapons treaty talks make progress

Updated 1 April 2017

Negotiations at the United Nations which could lead to a global ban on nuclear weapons conclude today (Saturday 1 April). While the UK Government is staying away and the British media is – so far – taking little interest, Quaker Tim Wallis reports here his daily highlights.

Nuclear ban treaty talks begin

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Welcoming new MPs

Updated 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.

Welcoming new MPs

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Militarism in classrooms is now on MPs’ agendas

Updated 12 October 2018

The Conservative Party has briefed their MPs to prepare for awkward questions about militarism in classrooms following Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's proposal to expand school cadet units.

Militarism in classrooms is now on MPs’ agendas

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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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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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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