Category - London arms fair

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4 Jun 2012

Catholic convicted of criminal damage after protest against arms trade

Roman Catholic activist Chris Cole has been convicted of criminal damage for his nonviolent protest against the London arms fair last September.
19 Apr 2012

No London arms fair if Ken or Jenny becomes Mayor

Two of the leading candidates for Mayor of London have pledged to use their powers to prevent the London arms fair taking place again if they are elected.
11 Sep 2011

Direct action would be 'entirely justified' response to arms fair

Ahead of widespread opposition to next week's London arms fair, the beliefs and values think tank Ekklesia has said that Government ministers will appear inconsistent if they condemn those taking action against the fair - even if campaigners break the law in doing so.
6 Sep 2011

Special edition paper protests at London arms fair

Anti-arms trade campaigners have launched a media blitz in East London to protest against the forthcoming arms fair at the ExCel Centre.
14 Aug 2011

Christians plan day of prayer and protest over arms trade

Christian communities in the UK are expected to take part in a Day of Prayer four weeks today, when one of the world's largest arms fairs opens in London.