As part of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending, Yorkshire CND organised an action at Menwith Hill to highlight both the role the base plays in US military operations and to continue their calls for accountability regarding the base. The brief report below was provided by a member of Yorkshire CND. Some photos …
New data on global military spending – published today – shows that last year it grew by 2.9% above inflation to a massive $2.887 trillion – setting another record total in the post Cold War period. The report, published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), puts the UK’s spending figure at $89bn, and increase …
As part of activities for the Global Days of Action Military Spending – Women in Black made their regular vigil on 22 April about the issue of military spending, asking those passing by what they would spend the current military budget on. Ideas provided by the public included education, tackling the climate emergency, rebuilding Gaza …
The following statement has been endorsed by nearly 100 organisations around the world at the start of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending for 2026 The global security landscape has deteriorated massively in recent years: the number of wars and violent armed conflicts active today is the highest since the end of World …
Ahead of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending, running from April 10 to May 9, the Global Campaign on Military Spending – UK has issued the following statement: The world stands on a precipice. Armed conflicts are raging around the world, with more active wars than at any time since 1945 (Global Peace …
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Ahead of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending, running from April 10 to May 9, the Global Campaign on Military Spending – UK has issued the following statement …
Dr Stuart Parkinson with his look at the Budget figures
