We need to talk about UK Military Spending
Despite pandemic and economic crisis, this parliament has seen:
A £24bn increase in military budget,
the largest % rise in almost 70 years
Nuclear weapons cap increased by 44%
Aid to the world’s poorest cut by 30%
A historic drop in UK living standards
Time to change direction?
Latest news
Spring budget 24: Military spending continues to grow at the expense of climate funds and overseas aid
Dr Stuart Parkinson is Co-chair of the UK branch of the Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS-UK) and Executive Director of Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR). Summary…
Spring budget is a chance to set out a vision for a better world
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Spiralling nuclear costs make the MOD’s equipment plan unsustainable.
David Cullen wrote about the recent report from the National Audit Office into MoD spending plans. His blog first appeared on the Nuclear Information Service…
GCOMS UK AGM 2024
The AGM for the Global Campaign on Military Spending in the UK will take place on Tuesday 30 January 2024 and focus on military emissions…
How does the autumn statement affect military spending?
Summary In the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, he confirmed that there had been a major rise – of 15% – in the UK’s core military spending…
Introducing the new GCOMS UK Co-ordinator
Introducing Russell Whiting, the new GCOMS UK Co-ordinator. I’m delighted to be taking up this role at what is such a crucial time for our…
Briefing on UK Military Expenditure
GCOMS UK Budget Briefing
22 February 2021
Speakers:
Dr Kate Hudson – General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Dr Stuart Parkinson – Director Scientists for Global Responsibility
Deborah Burton – Director Tipping Point North South