UK gov, as party (however junior) to the recent summit must say out loud that the obscene blockage must end. Don't hold your breath.

US nuclear weapons return to the UK ready for the RAF The UK government has announced a new nuclear role for the Royal Air Force using US bombs and aircraft. Dr Philip Webber, SGR, explores the disturbing implications of this surprise announcement. Artic...

sgr.org.uk/resources/us-nuclear-weapons-return-uk-ready-raf Handy from @responsiblesci.bsky.social
re US nukes in England, noting their role in dangerous escalation. For how their presence was spotted see nukewatch.org.uk/second-nucle...

The University of Sheffield's role in Britain's nuclear weapons - CND Following revelations by the Sheffield Tribune detailing how the University of Sheffield is designing Britain’s next nuclear warhead, Yorkshire CND has been protesting. Sam Legg, Yorkshire CND Events ...

Cheers @yorkshirecnd.bsky.social for exposing this. SU Department for the Advancement of Mass Killing. cnduk.org/the-universi...

Royal Navy Vanguard-class submarine comes home after 203-day patrol - Navy Lookout In what is becoming the new normal, an RN submarine returned to Faslane today after another lengthy patrol lasting more than six months, maintaining the nation's nuclear deterrent. This submarine left...

www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-v... Excessive pressure on the crews plus the obvious and serious risk around having nuclear reactors, missiles and nuclear warheads on board old and decrepit boats

View of Coulport armament store with: Navy told to remove radioactve waste from nuclear bomb base

theferret.scot/navy-told-to...

Large military trucks in convoy formation on a steep descent

These lorries carry the most deadly load on British roads, taking warheads to and from the atomic weapon factories Berkshire and Coulport on Loch Long. see nukewatch.org.uk

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We see growing hostility & racism in our politics and streets, climate breakdown across the globe, and ongoing war & genocide. Competition & militarism are not the answer.

Join our discussion on 08 October to share ideas for a counter-narrative.

rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/

Painting shows woman holding starving child above a pile of empty pots and pans and before a devastated landscape, with caption: John 21 15-17 FEED MY SHEEP

Large Mural at St John's kirk in Edinburgh's West End

Petition: Call time on corporate courts The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals. At this very moment, the government is negotiating an investment treaty with India that...

The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals.

Sign the petition: Call time on corporate courts. #StopISDS

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As the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki looms and the world shuffles carelessly towards nuclear catastrophe, there’s this: US Strategic Bombing Survey July 1946: “Japan would have surrendered even if atomic bombs had not been dropped, even if Russia had not entered the war, and even if no invasion had been planned or contemplated. The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombs did not defeat Japan, nor by the testimony of the enemy leaders who ended the war did they persuade Japan to accept unconditional surrender.”

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Songster Penny Stone on it re UK's shot at crushing Palestine Actions www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFLm...

Green graphic shows a picture of Maggie standing in between two other women. Maggie is wearing black trousers and a patterned top. The other women are wearing dark clothes and Palestinian scarves. They are all standing in front of a red, black and white CAAT Edinburgh banner. Next to the image are the words: Last week, I: Spoke at an Aberdeen Uni conference about the need for gender equality & diversity in higher education; Challenged the Scottish Government’s support for weapons manufacturers & complicity in genocide; Called for justice for the Fornethy survivors: an apology & compensation for their trauma; Argued for a compassionate immigration system & an end to the dehumanising hostile environment.

Last week, I was grateful to discuss how we build a better, more inclusive & peaceful world: in the Scottish Parliament, with @caatuk.bsky.social, & at Aberdeen Uni.
Taxpayers' money should not fund genocide, survivors of abuse deserve justice, immigration is good, & equality benefits everyone!

Israel—which does not publicly acknowledge possessing nuclear weapons—is also believed to be modernizing its nuclear arsenal and appears to be upgrading its plutonium production reactor site at Dimona. (SIPRI 2025)

Tel Aviv won't sign up to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty because that would mean being open to inspection by the IAEA. a smelly dodge supported by US, UK (of course) and the increasingly warlike EU.

@astra.bsky.social Dear Astra could we chat with you about our new exhibition "Beyond Human Security", inspired by The Age of Insecurity (and by Wendy Brown)? David for Secure Scotland

SECURE SCOTLAND RESPONDS TO THE UK'S SDR Time for a better conversation about what keeps us safe

" . . the UK government’s concept of security is not only not fit for purpose, it is based on making everyone and everything less and less safe." Our response to the UK Defence Review
securescotland.substack.com/p/secure-sco...

This is what Britain really needs to defend itself – and it doesn’t include spending billions on arms | Karen Bell Spending should be focused on the immediate threats we face: underfunded public services and an escalating climate crisis, says Karen Bell, a professor of social and environmental justice

Amid all the "war footing" madness this is great.
" It’s time for the UK to embrace a holistic security strategy that truly addresses the challenges of the 21st century." theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Events Upcoming So-called ‘national security’ is undermining sustainable security when it comes to human, community and ecological needs. This webinar will bring together success stories from those direct…

Don't miss our webinar this Wednesday 21 May at 6pm, sharing stories of successful people- and planet-centred cooperation initiatives towards a better world.

More details and register: rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/

Our response to this government white paper on immigration

Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.

Cop-mobbing seems to be almost standard now in the UK. Sinister and intimidating. Not enhancing security, undermining it. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve... @maggiechapman.bsky.social

Events Upcoming As many countries commemorate the ending of World War II 80 years ago, the supposedly rules-based order built in its aftermath is unravelling. The ideals of peace and cooperation are givin…

With multiple challenges to ‘security’ as usual, what can we best offer as a way forward? Join the discussion with Rethinking Security members to share reflections and resources.

Wednesday 26 March, 6.00pm – 7.00pm.

For more info & to register, see: rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/

NAE NUKES ANYWHERE Janet Fenton, reflecting on the UN third meeting of the State Parties to the Treaty on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, (TPNW) and what to expect at the UN Review Conferences.

securescotland.substack.com/p/nae-nukes-...

Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.

www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202... "Amid the growing unpredictability of United States-Russia relations under the second Trump administration, Europe must pivot from nuclear escapism to a bold agenda of diplomatic engagement on nuclear disarmament."

EU Seeks a Military Revival Under Pressure From Putin and Trump European officials are working on a major new package to ramp up defense spending and support Kyiv as President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the war in Ukraine.

We need a "military revival" like a hole in the head. It's throwing good money after bad. We need a revival of diplomacy and democratic participation in foreign policy.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Amen!

ICAN's Melissa Parke's High Level Statement to the third Meeting of States Parties At the opening high-level segment of the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), ICAN's Executive Director, Melissa Parke delivered a powerful and m...

www.icanw.org/melissa_park...
" . . the promotion of and reliance on nuclear deterrence poses an existential security risk for all countries."

The Four-toxin Poisoned Brolly Amid renewed talk of deterrents and security guarantees David Mackenzie reflects on the problems with nuclear umbrellas

substack.com/home/post/p-... Amid renewed talk of deterrents and security guarantees David Mackenzie reflects on the problems with nuclear umbrellas

Young woman at desk, typing

Strong Scottish contingent at the Nuclear Ban Treaty (TPNW) meeting, including @scottishwilpf
see nuclearban.scot @maggiechapman.bsky.social

The push to undermine Ireland’s neutrality faces public opposition Despite growing calls for militarisation, polls show strong public support for Ireland’s neutrality as government pressure intensifies

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... Huge concern. Those of us hoping for a new Scotland have admired the Irish stance of military neutrality - however flawed.

BREAKING: Australia is now confirmed to observe the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the UN HQ in New York next week. A critical step towards signature.
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#nuclearban @nuclearban.bsky.social

Donald Trump wants to end spending on new nuclear weapons. We should listen "THERE’S no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons, we already have so many you could destroy the world 50 times over, 100…

www.thenational.scot/politics/249...