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• Quakers mark Brexit

  28 January 2020

  Quakers in Britain and on the island of Ireland reaffirm their shared friendship and unity as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

• Quakers join call to oppose Trump 'peace plan'

  28 January 2020

  Ahead of an expected announcement today from the US President, Quakers in Britain have joined widespread calls for the UK government to challenge Donald Trump's expected peace plan.

• Standing together against hatred

  27 January 2020

  Quakers across Britain are commemorating #HolocaustMemorialDay.

• Church leaders call for unity ahead of Brexit

  24 January 2020

  Quakers in Britain have joined other British churches in calling for communities to come together as the UK prepares to leave the European Union on 31 January.

• Quakers question tax cuts for polluters

  16 January 2020

  Quakers in Britain are questioning government moves to support the aviation industry. In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid MP, Quakers say that reducing Air Passenger Duty directly threatens the UK's net-zero commitment.

• War is not the answer

  8 January 2020

  Amid growing threats to global security, Quakers in Britain have called for a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States, Iran and other countries.

• Quakers challenge new government on top priorities

  16 December 2019

  A call to focus on criminal justice, climate justice, migrant rights, and international relations.

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