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15 Apr 2013

Police arrest 47 at peaceful blockade of Trident nuclear base

At least forty-seven people, including several Christians, have been arrested while peacefully blocking entrances to the Faslane nuclear base in Scotland.
12 Apr 2013

Day of action calls for military spending to be redirected

Campaigners from 39 UK organisations will call for a shift in government spending on 15 April, the Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS)
12 Apr 2011

Treasury urged to cut military spending

A demonstration outside the Treasury has called for cuts in military spending, including subsidies for the arms trade, at a time when other areas face severe cutbacks.
12 Apr 2011

UN backing for Global Day of Action on Military Spending

The UN’s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs has issued a statement of support to coincide with the Global Day of Action on Military Spending.