Tony Benn 1925 – 2014

CND’s General Secretary Kate Hudson has issued the following statement:
‘Tony Benn was a towering figure in British politics and a stalwart of the peace and anti-nuclear movement.’
‘We feel his absence today, with grief that we will never hear his words of wisdom again, but also with hope and re-commitment to our shared cause, inspired by his values and his life.’

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Pax Christi’s Ash Wednesday Anti-Drones Service at Liverpool University

On Wednesday 5th March members of Pax Christi gathered from across Merseyside at the University of Liverpool for its Ash Wednesday Service to protest the University’s continuing research into miltary drones. You can see a selection of the photos from the event below and details of the service are also available.

01e 5.3.14 Pax Christi Ash Wednesday drone witness at Liverpool University

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Vigil at Heysham nuclear power station – photos

On Satuarday 8th March 8 members of Merseyside C.N.D. travelled to Heysham nuclear power station to join a vigil organised by Mo Kelly of Lancaster and District C.N.D.
A selection of photos from the event is below

Janet Laycock (Merseyside C.N.D.)
Janet Laycock (Merseyside C.N.D.)

Barbara and Dave Hardcastle (Wallasey C.N.D.)
Barbara and Dave Hardcastle (Wallasey C.N.D.)
Heysham nuclear power station
Heysham nuclear power station
Martyn Lowe (Liverpool C.N.D. and Close Capenhurst  Campaign)
Martyn Lowe (Liverpool C.N.D. and Close Capenhurst Campaign)
Mo Kelly (left) who organised the vigil
Mo Kelly (left) who organised the vigil
Martyn's "Nuclear Power, No Thanks", flag.
Martyn’s “Nuclear Power, No Thanks”, flag.
Gordon Nash (Wallasey C.N.D.)
Gordon Nash (Wallasey C.N.D.)