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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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CND is calling on the US and Russia to immediately begin discussions on a temporary extension to New START and to allow UN weapons inspections at their nuclear facilities.

Lobby the Foregin Secretary today, urging the British government to support this: cnd.eaction.org.uk/RenewNewStar...
ASK THE FOREIGN SECRETARY TO ACT ON AN EXTENSION TO THIS CRUCIAL TREATY
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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New START has played an important part in promoting transparency and confidence-building between the US and Russia for over 30 years.

Whilst the Treaty didn’t address both countries’ substantial nuclear stockpiles, it has acted as a break on an all-out nuclear arms race.
New START is the only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US. Between them, these two countries own almost 90% of the world’s nuclear weapons. The Treaty has played an important part in promoting transparency and confidence-building between the US and Russia for over 30 years. New START is due to expire on 5 February and if no action is taken before then, it puts the world in even more danger from nuclear weapons. An original START agreement was signed by the US and the Soviet Union in 1991 to cap the number of nuclear weapons each state could have. A New START treaty entered into force in February 2011, and has been extended since then, committing the US and Russia to set the following limits: -no more than 1,550 deployed warheads -no more than 800 deployed and non-deployed launchers -no more than 700 deployed missiles and bombers. Whilst the Treaty didn’t address both countries’ substantial nuclear stockpiles, it has acted as a break on an all-out nuclear arms race. Every day, we can see the world getting more and more dangerous. At a time when the threat of nuclear weapons being used in war is the highest since the Cold War, it is vital that this critical arms control treaty is extended. The Treaty is due to expire on 5 February and if no action is taken before then, it puts the world in even more danger from nuclear weapons. However, US President Trump and Russian President Putin have both expressed interest in continuing to abide by the Treaty. The Russian government has publicly stated that it is waiting for the US’ response to its proposal to informally extend New START for a year. Trump included a reference to extending New START in his Ukraine peace plan. However, no formal discussions to ensure this happens are ongoing. The New START Treaty remains the last remaining constraint on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. Its collapse would represent a serious and dangerous step backwards for global arms control. The world community needs to come together to ensure this Treaty does not expire. CND is calling for: • The US and Russia to immediately begin discussions on a temporary extension to New START and guarantee that they will not increase their number of deployed warheads. • For both countries to allow UN weapons inspections at their nuclear facilities as a confidence-building measure.
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Find out more about CND's #StopBritishNukeJets campaign and join the movement today: cnduk.org/stop-british...
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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5. Stop the threat of nuclear war!

By joining us at RAF Marham on 28 February, where these F-35As will be based, you'll help build the mass movement against Britain's nuclear weapons and nuclear threats.

Demo details and transport options: cnduk.org/events/stop-...
5. Stop the threat of nuclear war Trump’s actions make the world far more dangerous. Buying these US F-35A fighter jets means Britain is part of Trump’s nuclear threat. The jets can launch US nuclear B61-12 bombs. These are designed specifically to be used on the battlefield against troops and conventional weapons. Experts argue these nuclear bombs increase the chances of nuclear war. Join us to stop this threat.
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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4. Defend international law!

Britain's F-35A purchase is in breach of its obligations under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty #NPT.

Read more about CND's legal opinion: cnduk.org/resources/le...
4. Defence international law - Stop breach of NPT A new legal opinion makes clear that buying these F-35As puts Britain in breach of its international obligations. Under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Britain has committed to take steps to reduce its nuclear arsenal . Instead, it is modernising and increasing its nuclear weapons. This is what is driving the threat of more countries getting nuclear weapons.
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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3. Stand up for democracy not nuclear secrecy!

Demand a debate on Britain's nuke jet purchase! Lobby your MP today: cnd.eaction.org.uk/StopBritains...
This nuclear secrecy undermines British sovereignty and democracy. It is about hiding the dangers of these weapons and their enormous public costs. Help us to shine a spotlight on them!
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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2. Say 'No' to the nuclear alliance with Donald Trump.

Our upcoming webinar on 29 January will discus how Britain's nuclear expansion fits into Trump's reckless leadership.

Register: cnduk.org/events/new-n...
2. Say 'No to nuclear alliance with Donald Trump Buying US F-35As fighter jets ties Britain even closer to the reckless leadership of Donald Trump. The jets are designed to launch US nuclear bombs, the B61-12. It is Trump who would authorise launching these bombs. Buying Trump’s jets to drop his bombs has nothing to do with keeping Britain safe and everything to do with assisting Trump’s global war. And it puts us on the nuclear front line of a US war.
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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1. Stop billions being spent on new nuclear weapons!

Read more about the 'unrealistic' costs of Britain's F-35 programme here: cnduk.org/british-nucl...
This means even more public money going to US arms companies for war and nuclear weapons. Instead, this money should be used to provide real human security like health, education and climate action.
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM