GCOMS UK
@gcomsuk.bsky.social
UK network of the Global Campaign on Military Spending
Campaigning for a reduction in military spending and the money rather invested in social progress and peace building.
Campaigning for a reduction in military spending and the money rather invested in social progress and peace building.
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Plans to upgrade UK’s own Weapons of Mass Destruction breaches our international obligations & destroys any moral authority we might have had to deter other countries eg Iran from seeking to acquire their own nukes. Instead we should be finally signing UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
June 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Plans to upgrade UK’s own Weapons of Mass Destruction breaches our international obligations & destroys any moral authority we might have had to deter other countries eg Iran from seeking to acquire their own nukes. Instead we should be finally signing UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Our response to the Strategic Defence Review which the government is publishing today.
Full statement here: demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce...
Full statement here: demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce...
June 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Our response to the Strategic Defence Review which the government is publishing today.
Full statement here: demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce...
Full statement here: demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce...
The latest figures from SIPRI on global military make for sobering reading. Just look at the social benefits we could have achieved if our governments weren't obsessed with ever more arms.
May 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The latest figures from SIPRI on global military make for sobering reading. Just look at the social benefits we could have achieved if our governments weren't obsessed with ever more arms.
The latest figures from SIPRI on global military make for sobering reading. Just look at the social benefits we could have achieved if our governments weren't obsessed with ever more arms.
May 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The latest figures from SIPRI on global military make for sobering reading. Just look at the social benefits we could have achieved if our governments weren't obsessed with ever more arms.
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
Global military spending continues to spiral according to latest figures
Read our report on the latest international figures
demilitarize.org.uk
May 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
Global military spending continues to spiral according to latest figures
Read our report on the latest international figures
demilitarize.org.uk
May 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
"The current trajectory of increased military spending at the expense of social welfare and international aid is both morally and strategically flawed."
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Welfare not Warfare! Tackling Spiralling Military Spending in the UK and Around the World - Labour Outlook
Cutting welfare and aid programs to increase military spending will exacerbate existing social inequalities and worsen global instability, writes Russell Whiting, Global Campaign on Military Spending.
labouroutlook.org
May 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"The current trajectory of increased military spending at the expense of social welfare and international aid is both morally and strategically flawed."
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Solidarity to those who are preparing to join the Scottish National Demonstration today.
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
May 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Solidarity to those who are preparing to join the Scottish National Demonstration today.
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
"The current trajectory of increased military spending at the expense of social welfare and international aid is both morally and strategically flawed."
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Welfare not Warfare! Tackling Spiralling Military Spending in the UK and Around the World - Labour Outlook
Cutting welfare and aid programs to increase military spending will exacerbate existing social inequalities and worsen global instability, writes Russell Whiting, Global Campaign on Military Spending.
labouroutlook.org
May 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"The current trajectory of increased military spending at the expense of social welfare and international aid is both morally and strategically flawed."
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
Women in Black London have regularly been taking action in support of our campaigns. You can read a report of their most recent vigils to support GDAMS 2025 here:
ACTION REPORT: Women in Black London vigils
Pat Gaffney reports on the GDAMS vigils
demilitarize.org.uk
May 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Women in Black London have regularly been taking action in support of our campaigns. You can read a report of their most recent vigils to support GDAMS 2025 here:
Solidarity to those who are preparing to join the Scottish National Demonstration tomorrow.
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
May 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Solidarity to those who are preparing to join the Scottish National Demonstration tomorrow.
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer.
Please join the demo if you are able
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
demilitarize.org.uk/global-milit...
demilitarize.org.uk/global-milit...
May 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
demilitarize.org.uk/global-milit...
demilitarize.org.uk/global-milit...
Women in Black London have regularly been taking action in support of our campaigns. You can read a report of their most recent vigils to support GDAMS 2025 here: demilitarize.org.uk/action-repor...
May 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Women in Black London have regularly been taking action in support of our campaigns. You can read a report of their most recent vigils to support GDAMS 2025 here: demilitarize.org.uk/action-repor...
A new campaign has been established to challenge the EU's drive to spend an additional 800bn Euro on the military in the coming years. Stop ReArm Europe will no doubt be an important part of this campaign - and you can find out more about their work here
Homepage
stoprearm.org
April 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A new campaign has been established to challenge the EU's drive to spend an additional 800bn Euro on the military in the coming years. Stop ReArm Europe will no doubt be an important part of this campaign - and you can find out more about their work here
A new campaign has been established to challenge the EU's drive to spend an additional 800bn Euro on the military in the coming years. Stop ReArm Europe will no doubt be an important part of this campaign - and you can find out more about their work here
Homepage
stoprearm.org
April 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A new campaign has been established to challenge the EU's drive to spend an additional 800bn Euro on the military in the coming years. Stop ReArm Europe will no doubt be an important part of this campaign - and you can find out more about their work here
The 2025 Global Days of Action on Military Spending are happening next month! Check out our preview here and stay tuned for your chance to make a difference.
Global Days of Action on Military Spending 2025 – Join us!
Join us to take action from April 10 – May 9
demilitarize.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The 2025 Global Days of Action on Military Spending are happening next month! Check out our preview here and stay tuned for your chance to make a difference.
Britain is going to increase the amount of money it lends other countries so they can buy UK made weapons.
Another £2 bn found!
Another £2 bn found!
www.reuters.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Britain is going to increase the amount of money it lends other countries so they can buy UK made weapons.
Another £2 bn found!
Another £2 bn found!
The 2025 Global Days of Action on Military Spending are happening soon! Check out our preview here and stay tuned for your chance to make a difference.
Global Days of Action on Military Spending 2025 – Join us!
Join us to take action from April 10 – May 9
demilitarize.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The 2025 Global Days of Action on Military Spending are happening soon! Check out our preview here and stay tuned for your chance to make a difference.
"Even the idea that Britain should ramp up military spending for a new regional security project does not make sense in its own terms."
The Real Reason Behind Starmer’s Military Spending Drive | Novara Media
Keir Starmer’s rearmament agenda is not about security - it’s a bid to appease Donald Trump, writes Khem Rogaly.
novaramedia.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Even the idea that Britain should ramp up military spending for a new regional security project does not make sense in its own terms."
Britain is going to increase the amount of money it lends other countries so they can buy UK made weapons.
Another £2 billion found!
Another £2 billion found!
www.reuters.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Britain is going to increase the amount of money it lends other countries so they can buy UK made weapons.
Another £2 billion found!
Another £2 billion found!
"Even the idea that Britain should ramp up military spending for a new regional security project does not make sense in its own terms."
novaramedia.com/2025/03/13/t...
novaramedia.com/2025/03/13/t...
March 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Even the idea that Britain should ramp up military spending for a new regional security project does not make sense in its own terms."
novaramedia.com/2025/03/13/t...
novaramedia.com/2025/03/13/t...
Our response to the appalling announcement yesterday that the UK is to cut billions from helping the most vulnerable people on the planet and instead buy more bombs
Full report here demilitarize.org.uk/campaigners-...
Full report here demilitarize.org.uk/campaigners-...
February 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Our response to the appalling announcement yesterday that the UK is to cut billions from helping the most vulnerable people on the planet and instead buy more bombs
Full report here demilitarize.org.uk/campaigners-...
Full report here demilitarize.org.uk/campaigners-...
The UK is set to spend billions of pounds more on the military in coming years as the government commits to 2.5% of GDP. We'll be working to oppose this and that work starts at our AGM.
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February 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The UK is set to spend billions of pounds more on the military in coming years as the government commits to 2.5% of GDP. We'll be working to oppose this and that work starts at our AGM.
Register now for the Zoom link https://buff.ly/3EbQqHc
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We're delighted that Prof Ron Smith from Birkbeck will be joining us for our AGM to discuss the future of military spending in the UK.
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January 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We're delighted that Prof Ron Smith from Birkbeck will be joining us for our AGM to discuss the future of military spending in the UK.
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