Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation is appalled by the violence against innocent civilians shown by both Israel and Hamas in their current war. On 7 October, Hamas infiltrated Israel, killing over a thousand Israeli civilians and taking … Continue reading →
The Quakers in Britain acting on behalf the the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) has issued an urgent call for people to act in solidarity with the people of Palestine and Israel. Regardless of your background on … Continue reading →
The following statement was issued by Quakers of Britain on 11 October 2023. Quakers in Britain are shocked and deeply saddened by the major escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine As of 11 October 2023, more than 1,200 people … Continue reading →
This statement was issued on 10 October 2023 by the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lynn Hastings, on the hostilities between Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip and Israel. Palestinian armed groups infiltrated Israel on 7 October, … Continue reading →
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 →
24 August 2022 not only marked 6 months since the illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia but also coincided with Ukraine’s national day, the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independance from Russia. At a meeting of the UN Security … Continue reading →
We give below a brief outline of the history behind Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. In addition, you can hear a panel of guests talking about the deep history of the origins of the Slavic nations and the myth-making around … Continue reading →
There are growing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. How likely is full-scale war? What is President Putin’s strategy? And what is the likely end-game? The BBC podcast “Why Putin has his sights on Ukraine” explores these issues. Listen … Continue reading →
There is currently a lot of talk in the United States about a new civil war starting, prompted by Donald Trump’s lies about winning the last presidential election. It is not as implausible as it might sound, given the amount … Continue reading →
War School is a film about the battle for the hearts and minds of Britain’s children. The producers of the film describe it as follows: Set against the backdrop of Remembrance the controversial and challenging documentary reveals how, faced with unprecedented opposition … Continue reading →