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Quakers speak out against proposed terrorist proscription of Palestine Action
24 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has voiced deep concerns about the government's plan to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000.
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Quaker statement on the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran
17 June 2025
17 June 2025
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Quakers urge Keir Starmer to act on genocide underway in Gaza
11 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has written to the UK government, stating their belief that genocide is underway in Gaza and reiterating the call for an immediate ban on all arms sales to Israel.
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Salter Lecture 2025: Abimbola Johnson calls for a pause in policing
10 June 2025
At this year's Salter Lecture, barrister and racial justice advocate Abimbola Johnson invited her audience to reimagine policing through a Quaker lens of reflection, restraint, and accountability.
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Twelve new nuclear submarines will not keep us safe, Quakers say
3 June 2025
Quakers in Britain has criticised the UK government's new Strategic Defence Review, saying it prepares the country for more war instead of investing in peace.
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Quakers welcome interfaith letter after police raid on Westminster meeting house
19 May 2025
Quakers in Britain have welcomed strong support from other faiths after the police raid on Westminster Quaker meeting house in March.