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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
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CND works to scrap Britain's nuclear weapons, campaigns for global nuclear disarmament, and promotes genuine peace and security for all. Support our work 👇
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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 10d
📢 UPCOMING WEBINAR: 29 January

Join CND for this crucial webinar looking at Britain’s nuclear expansion in the context of Trump’s escalating military aggression.

📆 Thursday, 29 January
⏲️ 7pm-8:30pm

Register: cnduk.org/events/new-n...
Graphic promoting CND webinar called "Stopping Trump's global war and new nuclear dangers." Image includes pictures of the speakers: Sophie Bolt from CND; Medea Benjamin from Code Pink; Mary Meekins, UCU; and John McEvoy from Declassified UK. 29 January, 7pm-8:30pm
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We're happy to announce the first wave of supporting organisations for our upcoming demonstration against Britain's nuclear expansion, including @ucu.org.uk and @fbunational.bsky.social!

Join us at RAF Marham on Saturday, 28 Feb!

More details: https://cnduk.org/stop-british-nuke-jets/
Poster with CND logo and image of F-35A fighter jet. Text reads: "Stop Britsh nuke jets. National demonstration. RAF Marham. Saturday 28th February. Assemble 1pm. Main entrance, RAF Marham, Upper Marham, King's Lynn, PE33 9NP" At bottom of graphic are logos of supporting organisations: CND; Scientists for Global Responsibility; UCU union; Movement for the Abolition of War; Stop the War Coalition; Fire Brigades Union; Med Act; Pax Christi; Campaign Against Climate Change; Campaign Against Arms Trade; Lakenheath Alliance for Peace
January 24, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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TOMORROW | ONLINE

There's still time to sign up for the London Region CND annual conference, 'Nukes, NATO, and the threat of war.'

⏲️ 12 noon to 2:30pm

Register: https://cnduk.org/events/nukes-nato-and-the-threat-of-war-london-cnd-conference-2026/
Graphic advertising London CND's Annual Conference "Nukes, NATO, and the threat of War." 25 January 12 noon online. Hear from Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP; Asad Rehman, Friends of the Earth; Melissa Parke, ICAN; Ryvka Barnard, PSC; Jenny Jones, Green Party; Kate Hudson, CND; Jinsella Kennaway, Demilitarise Education and many more.. Register today.
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Extend New START now! A vital arms control treaty between the US and Russia is set to expire next month.

Learn more about the treaty and take action 👇
Graphic with CND logo and images of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Text above image says: Extend New START Treaty now!
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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🚨PUBLIC MEETING | 12 February

Those advocating for Palestinian rights have been under sustained attack, including CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt and other leaders of the Palestine Coalition. Join us at this important public meeting on defending the right to protest!
Graphic with logos of Palestine Coalition. Text reads "Public meeting. Drop the charges. Defend the right to protest. Free Palestine. Speakers: Chris Nineham, Ben Jamal, Juliet Stevenson, Yanis Varoufakis, Sophie Bolt, Alex Kenny, Katy Watts. 7.00pm, Thursday, 12 February. DLT, SOAS University, London WC1H OXG"
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Less than one week to go until our webinar on how Britain's nuclear expansion fits into Trump's war drive - with an excellent line up of speakers!

📆 29 Jan
⏲️ 7pm

Register: https://cnduk.org/events/new-nuclear-threats-and-the-drive-to-war-building-the-resistance-cnd-webinar/
Graphic promoting CND webinar called "Stopping Trump's global war and new nuclear dangers." Image includes pictures of the speakers: Sophie Bolt from CND; Medea Benjamin from Code Pink; Mary Meekins, UCU; and John McEvoy from Declassified UK. 29 January, 7pm-8:30pm
January 23, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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CND welcomes 5 years since the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons came into force. As more and more countries get behind the nuclear ban, the British government refuses to engage with it. Join us in continuing to pressure Britain to sign! #TPNW #5YearsTPNW
Two people hold a banner on Brighton Pier. Banner reads" Nuclear weapons outlawed 22nd January 2021 #NuclearBan. Text at top of image reads: 5 years of TPNW. 99 signatories. 74 states parties. 0 engagement from Britain
January 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Register for Saturday's talk & AGM:
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January 21, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Ahead of #5YearsTPNW tomorrow, here's 5 reasons to oppose Britain's nuclear expansion and why you should join our national demo at RAF Marham on 28 February 👇
Graphic with image of F-35 fighter jet anc CND logo with the following text: 5 reasons to oppose Britain's nuclear expansion.
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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It's time to close down all US bases and kick out Trump's nukes from RAF Lakenheath.

Start by lobbying your MP to demand #NoUSnukes in Britain: cnd.eaction.org.uk/dontmakeusat...
yougov.co.uk YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 4d
Zack Polanski has said that Britain should expel US forces from the UK if the country seizes Greenland - a proposal 55% of Britons support

Support: 55%
Oppose: 22%

yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
January 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Britain depends on the US for its nuclear weapons. Is this why Starmer won’t stand up to Trump?
Graphic with CND logo, image of Trident D5 missile and the following text: Myth: Britain's nuclear weapons system is independent. Reality: It's tied to the U.S. at every level. Britain’s nuclear weapons exist because of a nuclear-sharing deal with the US - signed in 1958 - The Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA). Under Starmer, that deal was extended indefinitely, leaving British security tied to decisions of a US President and NATO, not the British government. Graphic with image of nuclear-armed Vanguard-class submarine with text reading: Britain’s nuclear weapons exist because of a nuclear-sharing deal with the US - signed in 1958 - The Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA). Under Starmer, that deal was extended indefinitely, leaving British security tied to decisions of a US President and NATO, not the British government. Graphic with CND logo and Vanguard-class sumabrine with the following text: The bottom line: It's time to scrap Britain's nuclear weapons.
January 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Britain's nuclear weapons are:
🚀 Based on US design
🌎 Leased from the US
🪖 Under NATO command

They aren't independent.

Learn more more about the US connection to Britain's nukes:
https://cnduk.org/resources/trident-us-connection/
Graphic with CND logo, image of Trident D5 missile and the following text: Myth: Britain's nuclear weapons system is independent. Reality: It's tied to the U.S. at every level. Britain’s nuclear weapons exist because of a nuclear-sharing deal with the US - signed in 1958 - The Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA). Under Starmer, that deal was extended indefinitely, leaving British security tied to decisions of a US President and NATO, not the British government. Graphic with image of nuclear-armed Vanguard-class submarine with text reading: Britain’s nuclear weapons exist because of a nuclear-sharing deal with the US - signed in 1958 - The Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA). Under Starmer, that deal was extended indefinitely, leaving British security tied to decisions of a US President and NATO, not the British government. Graphic with CND logo and Vanguard-class sumabrine with the following text: The bottom line: It's time to scrap Britain's nuclear weapons.
January 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Remembering Gerald Holtom on his birthday: #January20, 1914 – 18 September 1985 He first drew the peace symbol #peace #CampaignforNuclearDisarmament @cnduk.bsky.social woodstockwhisperer.info/2016/01/20/p...
Peace Symbol Gerald Holtom | The Woodstock Whisperer/Jim Shelley
Peace Symbol Gerald Holtom likely a name you don't know. Ironically, you probably do have something he created and everyone recognizes.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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🚨 Latest statement from the Palestine Coalition in response to Donald Trump's Board of Colonisation plan. 🚨

📢Join the next march for Palestine on Saturday 31 January

📍 Assemble Russell Square, 12 noon
Palestine Coalition condemns Trump’s Board of Colonisation This weekend Donald Trump unveiled details of his so-called “Board of Peace”, a disgraceful plan to entrench colonial rule over Gaza. The “Executive Council” will be stacked with Trump’s allies and cronies, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair, a man whose hands are stained with the blood of hundreds of thousands of dead Iraqis. Neither Blair, Trump, nor any of these figures should be anywhere near the rebuilding and governing of Gaza. The Palestinian people alone have the right to determine Gaza’s future, and they must lead this task. There is set to be no Palestinian representation on rump’s “Executive Council” nor his “Gaza Executive Board”, the body set to sit below the council, which will oversee the governance of Gaza. Instead, Trump is grotesquely asking $1 billion from countries that want a permanent place on the board. This is not a “Board of Peace”, and it is clearly not aimed at achieving justice. It is a board of colonisation, aimed at cementing Israel’s occupation, fragmentation, and domination of the Palestinian people and their land. It is the next stage in the attempt to erase the Palestinian people. Despite more than two years of genocide and decades of apartheid rule, the Palestinian people continue to resist their oppression. We must match this steadfastness. We will continue to demand that Keir Starmer publicly opposes these plans, rejects any invitation for Britain to join Trump’s colonial board, and instead finally stands up for international law, starting by imposing comprehensive sanctions on Israel, including a full arms embargo. Join us once again on Saturday 31 January in London, when we will march with a clear message: End the genocide. Hands off Gaza. Stop arming Israel. Palestine Solidarity Campaign Palestinian Forum in Britain Friends of Al-Aqsa Stop the War Coalition Muslim Association of Britain Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Just over a week to go until the @londonregioncnd.bsky.social annual conference, with a fantastic line up of speakers. Taking place online so you don't need to be in London to participate.

Registration: https://cnduk.org/events/nukes-nato-and-the-threat-of-war-london-cnd-conference-2026/
Graphic advertising London CND's Annual Conference "Nukes, NATO, and the threat of War." 25 January 12 noon online. Hear from Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP; Asad Rehman, Friends of the Earth; Melissa Parke, ICAN; Ryvka Barnard, PSC; Jenny Jones, Green Party; Kate Hudson, CND; Jinsella Kennaway, Demilitarise Education and many more.. Register today.
January 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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🚨 Emergency protest: TOMORROW! 🚨

Join CND, @dronewarsuk.bsky.social, and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign for this emergency protest outside RAF Fairford.

⏰1pm-2:30pm

Details: https://cnduk.org/events/hands-off-venezuela-no-to-war-emergency-protest-at-fairford-us-base/
January 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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📢 March for Palestine - route announcement!

Join the Palestine Coalition on the streets of London for the first national march for Palestine of 2026.

📆 Saturday 31 January
⏲️ Assemble 12 noon
📍Russell Square to Whitehall
Graphic with logos of Palestine coalition members. Text reads: national march for Palestine. End the genocide. hands off Gaza. Stop arming Israel. 12 noon Saturday 31 January Russell Sq to Whitehall.
January 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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The government is splitting hairs over the expansion of its nuclear weapons capabilities to avoid scrutiny of its F-35A purchase. Escalating costs. No debate or vote in Parliament.

Read more: https://cnduk.org/minister-is-splitting-hairs-to-avoid-scrutiny-of-nuclear-weapons-expansion/
Graphic with image of the nose of an F-35A and CND logo. Text reads: Minister is splitting hairs to avoid scrutiny of nuclear weapons expansion Images of written question from Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas and answer from Labour MP Luke Pollard.
January 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Starting at 6pm (UK).

Register 👇
cnduk.bsky.social Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 11d
Join Ulrike, along with Belgian MEP
Mark Botenga and CND Vice-President Alex Gordon to discuss how we can come together to oppose militarism and shift toward people-centred alternatives, common security, and social justice.

Sign up today: bit.ly/WelfareNotWa...
Poster promoting a webinar organised by the No to War - No to NATO network on Wednesday 14 January 2026 starting at 7pm CET, titled "Welfare not warfare: how militarisation is destroying our socieities." Poster includes pictures and bios of speakers: Ulrike Eifler, German trade union activist and member of the "Nie wieder Krieg – Die Waffen nieder" peace initiative; Marc Botenga, MEP, Parti du Travail de Belgique, Member of the European Parliament's Commission on Security and Defence; Alex Gordon, Vice-President of CND (UK), former President of the RMT trade union and co-author of the Alternative Defence Review."
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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📢 UPCOMING WEBINAR: 29 January

Join CND for this crucial webinar looking at Britain’s nuclear expansion in the context of Trump’s escalating military aggression.

📆 Thursday, 29 January
⏲️ 7pm-8:30pm

Register: cnduk.org/events/new-n...
Graphic promoting CND webinar called "Stopping Trump's global war and new nuclear dangers." Image includes pictures of the speakers: Sophie Bolt from CND; Medea Benjamin from Code Pink; Mary Meekins, UCU; and John McEvoy from Declassified UK. 29 January, 7pm-8:30pm
January 14, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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🚨Hands off Venezuela – No to War: SUNDAY 🚨

Join, CND, @dronewarsuk.bsky.social, and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign for this emergency protest against RAF Fairford's role in Donald Trump's illegal attacks against Venezuela.

Details: cnduk.org/events/hands...
January 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Ahead of tomorrow's international webinar, German trade unionist Ulrike Eifler writes about the impacts of increased military spending on societies and the need to grow the Europe-wide movement against war and militarism.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/welf...
Welfare not warfare: how militarisation is hollowing out society
TO THE average person, militarisation means giving more money to the army and this destroys our society. And they are right.Every single euro spending for armament is missing for social justice, for g...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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📣 Defend the right to protest!

Join the Palestine Coalition in solidarity with Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal as they go on trial for peacefully protesting for Palestine.

📍 Westminster Magistrates' Court
📅 Monday, 23 February, 9am

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January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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📢 CND Vice-President Alex Gordon will be among the speakers at this timely international webinar exploring how militarisation is destroying our socieities.

📆 Wednesday, 14 January
⏲️ 6PM (UK)

Sign up today: bit.ly/WelfareNotWarfare
January 11, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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CND is part of this coalition defending the right to protest and opposing these latest attacks by the government.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
January 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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"Yet again, Starmer is forcing through reckless decisions, no doubt to please Trump and NATO, which put the British population at risk."

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January 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM