Abingdon Peace Group
@peaceabingdon.bsky.social
An independent community-based group seeking to oppose war and support those who seek alternatives.
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Really looking forward to Ending Wars!! Our 2025 Remembrance Lecture is at 3pm on Remembrance Sunday November 9th in London. Our speaker is a veteran of the negotiations which led to the Good Friday Belfast agreement. More info & book your free ticket at abolishwar.net/remembrance-...
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Really looking forward to Ending Wars!! Our 2025 Remembrance Lecture is at 3pm on Remembrance Sunday November 9th in London. Our speaker is a veteran of the negotiations which led to the Good Friday Belfast agreement. More info & book your free ticket at abolishwar.net/remembrance-...
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Israel’s campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocidal attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza continues.
Armed, aided and abetted by Keir Starmer’s government.
Armed, aided and abetted by Keir Starmer’s government.
Israel/ OPT: Catastrophic wave of mass displacement under inhumane conditions as Israel obliterates Gaza City
As Israel steps up its cataclysmic onslaught, it appears hell-bent on obliterating Gaza City, deliberately driving out its entire population, levelling large swathes of the city, and seizing full cont...
www.amnesty.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Israel’s campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocidal attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza continues.
Armed, aided and abetted by Keir Starmer’s government.
Armed, aided and abetted by Keir Starmer’s government.
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
This is despicable, and dangerous for democracy! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... MPs vote to support proscribing Palestine Action as terror group | The Independent
MPs vote to support proscribing Palestine Action as terror group
Home secretary Yvette Cooper said ‘violence and serious criminal damage has no place in legitimate protest’ as she gears up to ban the group
www.independent.co.uk
July 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This is despicable, and dangerous for democracy! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli... MPs vote to support proscribing Palestine Action as terror group | The Independent
Tonight 5.30pm in central Oxford
June 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Tonight 5.30pm in central Oxford
Delighted to read the statement by UNA UK! Couldn’t agree more.
UNA-UK calls for an immediate end to the war precipitated by Israel’s attack on Iran and an urgent resumption of multilateral diplomacy.
The UK should make clear it will not enter this war, and must work to implement a ceasefire and return the nuclear issue to the negotiating table.
Our statement⬇️
The UK should make clear it will not enter this war, and must work to implement a ceasefire and return the nuclear issue to the negotiating table.
Our statement⬇️
UNA-UK calls for an immediate end to the war precipitated by Israel’s attack on Iran, and an urgent resumption of multilateral diplomacy | UNA-UK
UNA-UK supports and reiterates the call of the UN Secretary-General and the UK government for...
una.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Delighted to read the statement by UNA UK! Couldn’t agree more.
Not too late to join our meeting at 8pm tonight - David Couzens, Peacebuilding lead for Tearfund. On Zoom. Email me on abingdonpeace at gmail dot com
June 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Not too late to join our meeting at 8pm tonight - David Couzens, Peacebuilding lead for Tearfund. On Zoom. Email me on abingdonpeace at gmail dot com
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🚨 Emergency demo - UPDATED LOCATION!
Tomorrow's demo will now take place at Parliament Square! Join us in condemning nuclear-armed Israel's illegal attacks on Iran and to call out its nuclear hypocrisy!
Read moret: https://cnduk.org/israel-must-stop-bombing-iran-de-escalation-is-critical/
Tomorrow's demo will now take place at Parliament Square! Join us in condemning nuclear-armed Israel's illegal attacks on Iran and to call out its nuclear hypocrisy!
Read moret: https://cnduk.org/israel-must-stop-bombing-iran-de-escalation-is-critical/
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 Emergency demo - UPDATED LOCATION!
Tomorrow's demo will now take place at Parliament Square! Join us in condemning nuclear-armed Israel's illegal attacks on Iran and to call out its nuclear hypocrisy!
Read moret: https://cnduk.org/israel-must-stop-bombing-iran-de-escalation-is-critical/
Tomorrow's demo will now take place at Parliament Square! Join us in condemning nuclear-armed Israel's illegal attacks on Iran and to call out its nuclear hypocrisy!
Read moret: https://cnduk.org/israel-must-stop-bombing-iran-de-escalation-is-critical/
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Well said @elliechowns.bsky.social
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction - and by upgrading ours, we send a signal that it’s acceptable for all other countries to seek to acquire them too, making the world far less safe
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction - and by upgrading ours, we send a signal that it’s acceptable for all other countries to seek to acquire them too, making the world far less safe
In the Chamber today I challenged the govt’s so called “defence” spending plan—a whopping £15 billion on nuclear weapons that must never be used.
That money could be used to deliver real security: affordable housing, strong public services, climate resilience, and pandemic preparedness.
That money could be used to deliver real security: affordable housing, strong public services, climate resilience, and pandemic preparedness.
June 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Well said @elliechowns.bsky.social
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction - and by upgrading ours, we send a signal that it’s acceptable for all other countries to seek to acquire them too, making the world far less safe
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction - and by upgrading ours, we send a signal that it’s acceptable for all other countries to seek to acquire them too, making the world far less safe
Well said @elliechowns.bsky.social !!
Nuclear weapons make the world more dangerous. But Labour plans to spend £15bn on new nuclear warheads: weapons that must never be used, and that should be as unacceptable as biological and chemical weapons. The govt should invest in real security instead. #SDR
June 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Well said @elliechowns.bsky.social !!
Thanks @demilitarizeday.bsky.social for this analysis of the Defence Review! You rightly point out no mention of the UN, or of the climate and ecological crises! demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce... @abolishwaruk.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social
SDR announcement is a ‘blank cheque for the arms industry’
The Global Campaign on Military Spending UK said that today’s Strategic Defence Review is a good day for death and destruction and a bad day for peace and security as the government signs a b…
demilitarize.org.uk
June 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Thanks @demilitarizeday.bsky.social for this analysis of the Defence Review! You rightly point out no mention of the UN, or of the climate and ecological crises! demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce... @abolishwaruk.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social @carolinelucas.bsky.social
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Thames Water’s costly mega-reservoir – fix the leaks!
The reservoir could only replace a fraction of the water they lose through leaks and, studies show, it would be unlikely to provide water in droughts.
Why does Thames Water want to do this? A mega...
you.38degrees.org.uk
May 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
@quaker.org.uk @claire-nfp.bsky.social @peaceandjustice.bsky.social @nfpb1.bsky.social @thestudyofwar.bsky.social @thestudyofwar.bsky.social @vetsat.bsky.social
Looking forward to MAW's online meeting on Friday - David went to Argentina to research the Falklands/Malvinas war, and built friendship with Argentinian veterans. Truly "building bridges". Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-visit-to... @peacenewsnet.bsky.social @world-beyond-war.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Looking forward to MAW's online meeting on Friday - David went to Argentina to research the Falklands/Malvinas war, and built friendship with Argentinian veterans. Truly "building bridges". Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-visit-to... @peacenewsnet.bsky.social @world-beyond-war.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to MAW's online meeting on Friday - David went to Argentina to research the Falklands/Malvinas war, and built friendship with Argentinian veterans. Truly "building bridges". Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-visit-to... @peacenewsnet.bsky.social @world-beyond-war.bsky.social
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MAW web manager Tim Devereux is riding for Medical Aid for Palestinians again! Needed now more than ever .
www.justgiving.com/page/tim-dev...
www.justgiving.com/page/tim-dev...
Tim's 3431mile fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Help Tim Devereux raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians
www.justgiving.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
MAW web manager Tim Devereux is riding for Medical Aid for Palestinians again! Needed now more than ever .
www.justgiving.com/page/tim-dev...
www.justgiving.com/page/tim-dev...
Fantastic news. Stopping UK selling arms to Israel would be a good start.
This is huge.
9 nations have formed the Hague Group in solidarity with Palestine. They will uphold ICC arrest warrants, prevent weapons transfers to Israel, and prevent any weapons docking at their ports.
9 nations have formed the Hague Group in solidarity with Palestine. They will uphold ICC arrest warrants, prevent weapons transfers to Israel, and prevent any weapons docking at their ports.
The Hague Group
buff.ly
February 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Fantastic news. Stopping UK selling arms to Israel would be a good start.
Playwright and campaigner Michael Mears is taking his excellent, moving play about Hiroshima to the USA and needs help to fund it.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taking-the...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taking-the...
'A COMPELLING DRAMA OF CHILLING RELEVANCE'
Will you help us take THE MISTAKE, a play with a profoundly urgent message on the dangers of nuclear weapons, to a wider American audience?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Playwright and campaigner Michael Mears is taking his excellent, moving play about Hiroshima to the USA and needs help to fund it.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taking-the...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/taking-the...
Good to see APG member Judith here! Proud of you, Judith!
It was a real pleasure to sit down with Faith & Communities Minister Wajid Khan to discuss the role of faith groups in building community cohesion and the importance of strengthening interfaith relations. As Quakers, we look forward to playing our part.
January 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Good to see APG member Judith here! Proud of you, Judith!
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An excellent initiative from @openuniversity.bsky.social & @britishquakers.bsky.social on making #Peace Ed more accessible. Sign up for the self study course & also the intro events in the link below. An excellent way to encourage critical thinking in our cyp.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
OpenLearn launches first peace education course
The Open University (OU) is offering a peace education course for the first time, thanks to a partnership between OU staff and Quakers in Britain.
www.quaker.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
An excellent initiative from @openuniversity.bsky.social & @britishquakers.bsky.social on making #Peace Ed more accessible. Sign up for the self study course & also the intro events in the link below. An excellent way to encourage critical thinking in our cyp.
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...