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Quakers protest against the arms trade

Updated 16 September 2021

Dozens of Quakers headed for London this week to join protestors against the world's largest arms fair. Hundreds from peace movements held vigils to protest, their banners saying: “War starts here".

Quakers protest against the arms trade

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Strengthening Quaker work around the world

Updated 3 December 2021

Next week the Heads of Quaker Agencies will be gathering, partly in London and partly online at the invitation of Quakers in Britain. We hope to build connections, explore deeper collaborations, and strengthen Quaker work around the world as a single, shared endeavour. This will help us work faithfully together to build a world in which Quaker values can flourish.

Strengthening Quaker work around the world

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Quakers alarmed by Queen's Speech

Updated 10 May 2022

Quakers in Britain have responded to the new policies and legislation set out in the Queen's Speech.

Quakers alarmed by Queen's Speech

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Quakers join calls for the UK to support Palestinian civil society

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain have joined UK civil society and faith leaders in urging the UK government to take immediate action to protect Palestinian human rights defenders.

Quakers join calls for the UK to support Palestinian civil society

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Government plans will not tackle cost-of-living and climate crises, Quakers say

Updated 23 September 2022

Quakers in Britain respond to the government's announcements on the economy.

Government plans will not tackle cost-of-living and climate crises, Quakers say

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Quakers put priorities to new PM

Updated 25 October 2022

Quakers in Britain have written to new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, urging him to focus on climate, cost-of-living, peace, and truth.

Quakers put priorities to new PM

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Quakers concerned by government’s autumn statement

Updated 4 February 2025

Further cuts to public services resulting from the Government's autumn statement will hit those already struggling with the cost of living crisis, Quakers said.

Quakers concerned by Government’s autumn statement

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Quakers in Britain finances in good shape

Updated 4 February 2025

More was spent on Quaker work in 2022 than in 2021, and with 2023 looking like another strong year, Quakers in Britain will be able to maintain its momentum.

Quakers in Britain finances in good shape

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Quakers call on politicians to take urgent action on rising poverty

Updated 4 February 2025

Political leaders must set out clear plans to eradicate extreme poverty and halve overall poverty by 2030 in the UK and globally, senior faith leaders say.

Quakers call on politicians to take urgent action on rising poverty

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Cumbria Quakers celebrate George Fox’s 400th birthday

Updated 4 February 2025

Four hundred years after the birth of one of their founders, Quakers in Cumbria celebrated where it all began on Firbank Fell with their annual outdoor meeting for worship.

Cumbria Quakers celebrate George Fox’s 400th birthday