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Quakers urge review of protest convictions amid growing threat to civil liberties
9 July 2025
Quakers in Britain has written to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper urging her to review the convictions of peaceful protesters arrested under unlawful regulations.
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Quakers join UK coalition demanding end to British complicity in Gaza killings
2 July 2025
Quakers in Britain has joined the Red Line for Gaza campaign, highlighting the many red lines breached by the Israeli government in Gaza and enabled by the UK government.
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Quakers speak out against proposed terrorist proscription of Palestine Action
24 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has voiced deep concerns about the government's plan to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.
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Quaker statement on the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran
17 June 2025
17 June 2025
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Quakers urge Keir Starmer to act on genocide underway in Gaza
11 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has written to the UK government, stating their belief that genocide is underway in Gaza and reiterating the call for an immediate ban on all arms sales to Israel.
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Twelve new nuclear submarines will not keep us safe, Quakers say
3 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has criticised the UK government's new Strategic Defence Review, saying it prepares the country for more war instead of investing in peace.