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The Yorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament brings together campaigners from across the region to work for a world free from nuclear weapons. https://linktr.ee/yorkshire_cnd

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New Year, Same Planet Fair Join York Studentsโ€™ Union in James Hall on Campus West for a sustainability-themed fair.

Are you, or someone that you know, a student at the University of York?

Join us at the New Year Same Planet Fair!

Wednesday 4th March from 1-4:30pm

More info: www.york.ac.uk/about/sustai...

27.02.2026 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AIs canโ€™t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations Leading AIs from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google opted to use nuclear weapons in simulated war games in 95 per cent of cases

Given this weekโ€™s news about a conflict between Anthropic & Pentagon over using Claude in all kinds of military operations, this highlights how important it is to get a new treaty on autonomous weapons because we cannot rely on companies doing the right thing.
www.newscientist.com/article/2516...

25.02.2026 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿงต4 years ago, on 24 February 2022, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For Ukrainians, this week marks the start of a fifth year of war โ€“ of loss, displacement and destruction that words can barely describe. Read more here: www.icanw.org/four_years_o...
#NuclearBan

25.02.2026 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Peace in Ukraine - CND CND condemns Russiaโ€™s illegal invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing military aggression against that country. There is no justification for war. NATO expansion and the threat from US nuclear weapons sta...

CND is horrified that the Ukraine war continues into its fifth year. It is the most serious nuclear flashpoint in the world today. It is absolutely critical that this brought to an end. Instead of military escalation we need diplomacy and dialogue.

cnduk.org/campaigns/no...

24.02.2026 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic advertising a CND webinar. text reads: "Nuclear weapons war and racism: why we must unite against the far right. Guest speakers: Bell Ribeiro-Addy,  Parliamentary CND; Junko Ozawa, TUC  Black Activistsโ€™ Network, Royal College of Nurses; Sabby Dhalu, Stand Up To Racism, Together Alliance; Roger McKenzie, CND Vice-President.

Graphic advertising a CND webinar. text reads: "Nuclear weapons war and racism: why we must unite against the far right. Guest speakers: Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Parliamentary CND; Junko Ozawa, TUC Black Activistsโ€™ Network, Royal College of Nurses; Sabby Dhalu, Stand Up To Racism, Together Alliance; Roger McKenzie, CND Vice-President.

๐Ÿ“ข Upcoming webinar!

Join CND and a great line up of speakers for our next webinar looking at the links between nuclear weapons, war and racism and why we must unite against the far right!

๐Ÿ“† Tuesday, 3 March
โฒ๏ธ 7:00pm

Register: cnduk.org/events/nucle...

24.02.2026 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LAST MINUTE SPOTS AVAILABLE ๐ŸšŒ

ACT FAST, ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!

โœ‰๏ธ info@yorkshirecnd.org.uk

24.02.2026 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We still have some space left in our minibus to the @cnduk.bsky.social Marham demo on 28th Feb. Get in touch ASAP if keen!

info@yorkshirecnd.org.uk

18.02.2026 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PANCAKES X PROTEST - ๐Ÿฅž โ˜ฎ

Join us on Tuesday 17th Feb at 6pm for the annual Pancakes for Peace demo outside the Menwith Hill U.S. Spy Base near Harrogate

If you would like to join, get in touch ASAP (info@yorkshirecnd.org.uk) as they only have 2 spaces left.

16.02.2026 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽŸ - www.tickettailor.com/events/yorks...

13.02.2026 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The risk of nuclear war is rising again. We need a new movement for global peace | David Cortright With the end of the New Start treaty, we face a potentially catastrophic arms race. It can still be prevented

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

09.02.2026 11:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt spoke to Tom Nicholas as part of his new film focusing on the history of nuclear treaties and disarmament. 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IKugEgjEGvU?si=heLDRgML6WVm-hGQ.
CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt spoke to Tom Nicholas as part of his new film focusing on the history of nuclear treaties and disarmament. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IKugEgjEGvU?si=heLDRgML6WVm-hGQ. CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt spoke to Tom Nicholas as part of his new film focusing on the history of nuclear treaties and disarmament. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IKugEgjEGvU?si=heLDRgML6WVm-hGQ.

CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt spoke to Tom Nicholas as part of his new film focusing on the history of nuclear treaties and disarmament.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IKugEgjEGvU?si=heLDRgML6WVm-hGQ.

07.02.2026 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There were some exciting local #CND relaunch events this week!

If you're local to #Bradford or #Leeds, get in touch to learn how you can get involved: info@yorkshirecnd.org.uk

06.02.2026 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The New Start Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia, ends today @melissaparke01.bsky.social explains why without it, there is a real danger of a new nuclear arms race accelarating between the US and Russia.

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธWatch full video: youtu.be/nQ0rcNtOpZM?...

05.02.2026 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Graphic with image Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin facing each other and CND logo in the background. Text above reads: CND statement on the expriry of New START

Graphic with image Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin facing each other and CND logo in the background. Text above reads: CND statement on the expriry of New START

Graphic with CND logo and page one of statement: The collapse of New START without a replacement represents a serious and dangerous step backwards for global arms control. To get this back on track, we need global public pressure to push for interim measures that could be agreed between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin today! This could involve a one-year moratorium on exceeding New START caps, the resumption of inspections, and a moratorium on deploying new Anti-Ballistic Missile systems like Trumpโ€™s Golden Dome.

A new treaty is possible if pressure is put on these governments to come to an agreement, which will build momentum to further nuclear arms control agreements involving more nuclear powers.

Graphic with CND logo and page one of statement: The collapse of New START without a replacement represents a serious and dangerous step backwards for global arms control. To get this back on track, we need global public pressure to push for interim measures that could be agreed between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin today! This could involve a one-year moratorium on exceeding New START caps, the resumption of inspections, and a moratorium on deploying new Anti-Ballistic Missile systems like Trumpโ€™s Golden Dome. A new treaty is possible if pressure is put on these governments to come to an agreement, which will build momentum to further nuclear arms control agreements involving more nuclear powers.

Graphic with CND logo and page one of statement: As a nuclear-armed state, Britain has clear obligations under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to pursue disarmament in good faith. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, the government could show leadership and use its diplomatic influence to push for the US and Russia to extend New START. 

CND has written to David Riley UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and our members are lobbying Yvette Cooper, Foreign Secretary, urging them to use their influence to secure the extension of the Treaty.

Graphic with CND logo and page one of statement: As a nuclear-armed state, Britain has clear obligations under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to pursue disarmament in good faith. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, the government could show leadership and use its diplomatic influence to push for the US and Russia to extend New START. CND has written to David Riley UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament and our members are lobbying Yvette Cooper, Foreign Secretary, urging them to use their influence to secure the extension of the Treaty.

With the expiry of the New START treaty between Russia and the US, CND is calling on the British government to stop sitting on the sidelines and push for an extentson to the treaty ahead of a new arms control agreement.

Lobby the Foreign Secretary today: cnduk.org/crucial-trea...

05.02.2026 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tonight in #LEEDS

Doors @ 6:30pm
Register in advance - www.tickettailor.com/events/yorks...

05.02.2026 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Coming up this week...

3rd Feb, 6:30pm @ online via zoom - CND Groups Meeting (online)

4th Feb, 6:30pm @ online via zoom - Info & Ideas Exchange with Bradford-based Peace/Climate Campaigners

5th Feb, 6:30pm @ The Attic, Leeds, LS10 1HD - โ€œStopping Trumpโ€™s wars and the new nuclear dangersโ€

02.02.2026 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Why is it 85 seconds to midnight on the Doomsday Clock? 

The Bulletin's Science and Security Board explains the reasoning for the Clock setting in the Doomsday Clock statement. 

Read the statement by visiting thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock

Why is it 85 seconds to midnight on the Doomsday Clock? The Bulletin's Science and Security Board explains the reasoning for the Clock setting in the Doomsday Clock statement. Read the statement by visiting thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock

The Bulletinโ€™s Science and Security Board is a select group of globally recognized leaders with a specific focus on nuclear risk, climate change, & disruptive technologies. In the 2026 Doomsday Clock statement, they explain why the Clock is now at 85 seconds to midnight.

Read more: buff.ly/17yAznF

27.01.2026 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

Are you thinking about going to the National CND demo at Marham on 28th February?
Let us know, so we can assist with your transport:
forms.gle/xtKhBZJg2Dfh...

27.01.2026 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you got your ticket yet for the relaunch of Leeds CND?

A great lineup of speakers. Not to be missed!

Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/yorks...

27.01.2026 13:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another event in Keighley happened too!

23.01.2026 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you know that 22nd January marked 5 years since the Nuclear Ban Treaty became international law?

Yesterday in Leeds, we celebrated this important step towards nuclear disarmament that the TPNW provides us with.

TPNW progress in Yorkshire: yorkshirecnd.org.uk/tpnw-progress/

23.01.2026 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Register for Saturday's talk & AGM:
actionnetwork.org/events/yorks...

21.01.2026 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us next month at Marham

Learn more: cnduk.org/events/stop-...

14.01.2026 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICAN condemns US attack on Venezuela

ICAN condemns the illegal US attack on Venezuela. It shows again how nuclear-armed countries feel empowered to carry out acts of conventional military aggression. #nuclearban

Read the full statement here
www.icanw.org/ican_condemn...

07.01.2026 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CND is part of this coalition defending the right to protest and opposing these latest attacks by the government.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

12.01.2026 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us for our AGM on 24th January at Mill Hill Chapel (Leeds)

Featuring a public talk by the Deputy Green Party Leader โ€“ Mothin Ali

Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/yorks...

09.01.2026 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Want to start the new year off by supporting a grassroots organisation who are campaigning for peace and a nuclear-free future?

Use the following voucher code on our website's shop for 20% off all merchandise this January: JAN26

yorkshirecnd.org.uk/shop/

05.01.2026 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Winter Appeal 2025 Can you spare some money to support Yorkshire CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament)? This year we have supported and taken part in many local and national protests. This includes the regular march...

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

๐Ÿ’ต Donate to our appeal, every amount makes a difference and will help to ensure our financial stability in 2026.
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Spread the word and share the link.
โœŠ Can't support financially? Help spread our message with a street stall or protest!

actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...

11.12.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Buy tickets โ€“ 'Gentle, Angry Women' - Film Screening โ€“ The Chapter Hall (Northern Monk Refectory) 'Gentle, Angry Women' - Film Screening โ€“ The Chapter Hall (Northern Monk Refectory), Tue 9 Dec 2025 - Documentary 63 minutes (Theatrical Release 2025)Directed by Barbara Santi For film website visit h...

This time next week we are organising a screening of 'Gentle, Angry Women'.

We will be joined by the director and one of the young activists featured in the film for a Q&A.

๐Ÿ“- The Chapter Hall (Northern Monk Refectory)

๐Ÿšช- 6:30pm

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ - www.tickettailor.com/events/yorks...

02.12.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This month's PeaceLines Podcast examines Trump's "Golden Dome "missile defence system.
Host Jessica Freeman asks former @cnduk.bsky.social chair Dave Webb if the plan is feasible or just another dangerous escalation.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4UBY...
YouTube: youtu.be/bQMDdpbLVuI?...

23.11.2025 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0