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Quakers deplore vote to authorise air strikes in Syria

Updated 16 December 2015

Quakers in Britain opposed the vote in the House of Commons tonight to extend air strikes to ISIS targets in Syria.The vote was 397 for and 223 votes against taking action in Syria.

Quakers deplore decision to extend air strikes

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Catherine West MP to give annual Quakers' lecture

Updated 25 November 2016

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre has confirmed that the Swarthmore Lecture in 2017 will be given by Catherine West MP.

Catherine West MP to give annual Quakers' lecture

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Quakers call for bold national climate policy

Updated 11 October 2018

Quakers in Britain and Friends World Committee for Consultation are today (8 October) bringing together faith leaders and representatives from the Buddhist, Brahma Kumaris, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Quaker communities for an interfaith celebration of sustainable living. They are meeting as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C delivers a sharp message that the world must act now to avoid climate catastrophe. .

Quakers call for bold national climate policy

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Asylum seekers need to work, says coalition

Updated 24 October 2018

Quakers in Britain this week joined a large coalition of charities, faith groups, businesses and unions calling for a change in the law to allow asylum seekers the right to work six months after they have arrived in the UK.

Asylum seekers need to work, says coalition

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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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Young Quakers want climate crisis education

Updated 26 February 2020

Quakers in Britain have joined education charities, unions and environmental NGOs in signing up to Teach the Future, a youth-led campaign to put the climate crisis at the heart of the education system.They will be taking their message to parliamentarians this week (26 February).

Young Quakers want climate crisis education

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Human dignity requires a legal framework

Updated 18 June 2021

Quakers in Britain have joined people from other faith and belief bodies in appealing to the prime minister to protect the Human Rights Act.

Human dignity requires a legal framework

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Quakers protest against the arms trade

Updated 16 September 2021

Dozens of Quakers headed for London this week to join protestors against the world's largest arms fair. Hundreds from peace movements held vigils to protest, their banners saying: “War starts here".

Quakers protest against the arms trade

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Quakers alarmed by Queen's Speech

Updated 10 May 2022

Quakers in Britain have responded to the new policies and legislation set out in the Queen's Speech.

Quakers alarmed by Queen's Speech

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Quakers share expertise to help heal social divisions

Updated 11 February 2025

In the wake of far-right racist riots and growing divisions, Quakers have offered their expertise in building community cohesion.

Quakers share expertise to help heal social divisions