I deplore Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, which has unleashed horrific death and destruction across the country. That is why, shortly after the war began, I spoke in a debate on the topic in the House of Commons, joining colleagues in … Continue reading →
On 28 February 2023, Leicester City Council passed a motion supporting the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). The motion, proposed by Councillor O’Donnell and seconded by Councillor Shelton, stated that:- 1) Leicester City Council declares its … Continue reading →
This article was written by Paul Maddocks, retired designer, Chair of Coventry Society and Chair of Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation ONE CIRCLE AND THREE LINES What I like doing best is finding connections. The most recent … Continue reading →
On 5 August the Elders [1] called on the leaders of the five recognised nuclear-weapon states to use the 75th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki as a moment to reflect on the lives lost and begin substantive steps towards the … Continue reading →
Today, 6 August 2020, is the 75th anniversary of the dropping of the first nuclear bomb which devastated the lives of hundreds of thousands. Ethical, legal and military controversies still surround this and the bombing of Nagasaki three days later. … Continue reading →
Ruth Longoni, Chair of Coventry Lord Mayor’s Peace Committee, gave this talk during the Hiroshima Day Commemorations in Coventry Cathedral on 6 August 2017. Monday August 6th, 1945 brought about a new era in human history. Since then we have … Continue reading →