Anne-Marie O'Reilly

Action in Wrexham

Half a dozen members and supporters of Wrexham Peace & Justice Forum were out on the streets this morning as part of the Global Day of Action on Military Spending in solidarity with friends past and present who have the perseverance to continue to protest the wars in the face of widespread apathy. There have …

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Action in Knighton

We held a successful local Global Day of Action on Military Spending in Knighton Powys, did a live interview for Radio Shropshire and got quite a few people discussing the issues.

15 April – Join us for a creative action on the Global Day of Action on Military Spending

In a street theatre stunt, we take the message to Parliament that the billions spend on weapons and military can be better used on education, health, and development. There are better things to spend £39 billion on! Gather at 9.00am in Old Palace Yard and help swell numbers, give out leaflets, hear messages of support, …

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Scrap Trident!

The Scrap Trident Coalition have three days of action organised on 13-15 April to coincide with the Global Day of Action on Military Spending. here they explain why… Scotland and the UK have had nuclear weapons for 50 years. And now, while spending on health, education, pensions and disability benefits is being slashed, the government …

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‘What if military spending were cut?’ Public Meeting on 15 April

Disarmament for development, public services and positive investment in renewable energy 15 April 2013, 5pm-6.30pm, Committee Room 6 at the Houses of Parliament (Please arrive in good time to get through security) On the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, take part in a public meeting to examine the social justice possibilities of redirecting …

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Will your organisation sign up to the statement for the Global Day of Action on Military Spending?

On 15 April, people across the world will take action to challenge military spending and call for it to be redirected to meet human needs. In the UK, grassroots organisations are coming together to make that message clear at a time when our public services face drastic spending cuts. Can your organisation support the day …

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