Author: Andy Morton

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Keep Space for Peace stall

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12:00 – 14:00
Saturday 13th, October
Outside Primark, Church St, Liverpool

In August 2018 Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to create ‘Space Force’ as a brand new branch of the military. Its task, according to the President, is to ensure U.S. ‘control and domination’ of space, if necessary, by fighting wars.

The U.N.’s Outer Space and Moon Treaties declare that space must be preserved for all of humanity. Trump’s plans to weaponise space are in direct contravention of those treaties.

The idea that the U.S. must dominate space is arrogant, stupid, dangerous and highly destabilising to world peace. However, it is in line with Trump’s new belligerence and alarming readiness to use force.

What you can do!

Everyone who believes in peace should protest at Trump’s plans to weaponise space. During 6thth October, the annual KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE WEEK will focus on the ‘Space Force’. Please contact your M.P. and ask them to urge the British Government to denounce Trump’s ‘Space Force’ as illegal, irresponsible and a threat to the future of humanity.

Join us on 13th at 12:00 outside Primark in Liverpool and show your support for peace!

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day 2018

10:45, Monday 6th August

St. John’s Gardens, Liverpool

Everyone is welcome to join us in remembering over 130,000 people who were killed by the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in August 1945. The event will be attended by Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Christine Banks and her junior Lord Mayors, who’ll lay a wreath in memory of the victims. There will be speeches, poetry, music and you can also learn to make peace cranes which are going to be sent to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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CND’s 60th Anniversary

On Thursday 21st June, the iconic Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament symbol was displayed at Liverpool’s Pier Head to mark our 60th Anniversary. A big thank you to everyone who came to see it and a special thank you to Mark Bishop who transported the symbol all the way from London and back. A selected of photos taken on the day are below.

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Nuclear Weapons in a Dangerous World

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On 9th June at Wallasey’s Spire, veteran peace campaigner, and Vice-President of Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Bruce Kent addressed the issue of nuclear weapons in today’s unstable, unpredictable and dangerous world.

With the United States recently pulling out of the Iran deal, the cancellation of a high-level summit between North and South Korea and the recent meeting of Donald Trump and Kim Jong-il in Singapore, nuclear weapons are once again at the forefront of global affairs.
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Bruce Kent meeting 9.6.18 John Usher 9 with Barb and Jo

Domestically, the planned replacement of Trident has caused major divisions amongst the British political establishment and has been particularly notable within the Labour Party. Whilst its leader, Jeremy Corbyn, and grassroots membership are opposed to spending over £205 billion on a new generation of nuclear weapons, a significant number of its MPs support the Government’s pro-Trident stance.

All of these issues and more were discussed and debated in a fascinating meeting. A big thank you to everyone who came!

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Bike for Peace

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Bike for Peace

Liverpool Friends’ Meeting House, School Lane

17:00 – 18:00, Sunday 13th May

 

Since 1978 the Norwegian-based Bike for Peace has travelled the world to promote peace, friendship and our common environment. Along the way they have met Pope Francis, former United Nations General Secretary, Ban Ki-Moon and the Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
On Sunday they will arrive in Liverpool where Merseyside CND will host a reception in their honour at Friends’ Meeting House.

Open to the public and everyone is welcome to join us!

The following day, they will be given a tour of the city and will visit the International Slavery Museum, the Cavern and the Nordic Church.

They are passionate opponents of nuclear weapons and it is a privilege for us host a group that has shown such an extraordinary commitment to promoting the cause of peace.