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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.
23 Mar 2013

Faslane anti-nuclear Easter peace witness hit by bad weather

The anti-nuclear weapons rally at Faslane nuclear base in Scotland will not go ahead today, due to snow, ice and dangerous conditions in the area.
21 Mar 2013

Let Scotland lead the way on nuclear weapons

While I’ve been out campaigning for the Scrap Trident Coalition, a fairly commonly voiced objection to the elimination of nuclear weapons from Scotland is that; “It’ll cost jobs at Faslane.”
15 Jun 2012

Ministers admit to massive Trident cost if Scotland gains independence

UK ministers have admitted that Scottish independence could trigger a “seismic shock” for the UK budget, if the Trident nuclear arms system is retained.
14 Jun 2012

Pensioners block access to Trident nuclear arms base

Two women aged 79 and 82 have this morning successfully prevented traffic from entering the Trident nuclear submarine base in Faslane, Scotland.
26 Jan 2012

Christian prepares for prison over matter of conscience

A Scottish Christian has told a court that she will go to jail rather than accept that she has done anything wrong in taking direct action against nuclear weapons.
3 Apr 2010

Communion shared at blockade of Faslane nuclear base

Christians have shared communion while participating in a blockade of the Faslane nuclear weapons base in Scotland. It formed part of a Europe-wide day of action.
31 May 2007

Trainee priests and ministers to blockade nuclear base

A group of trainee priests and ministers, supported by their theological colleges, will risk arrest next weekend as they protest against Britain’s Trident weapons nuclear programme.

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