A representative of the Vatican has used a speech to the United Nations in New York to call for world leaders to work for a nuclear weapons-free world. Archbishop Bernardito Auza called on nations to prevent a new nuclear arms race, saying that arms control treaties were being “abrogated and […]
Monthly archives: October 2019
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The Government has been forced to admit that a programme of replacing nuclear-powered submarines is running significantly behind schedule, which could have a knock-on effect on the Trident replacement programme. The concession came during evidence from Ben Wallace MP, Secretary of State for Defence to the Defence Select Committee. The […]
The United Kingdom has reiterated its position in favour of a world without nuclear weapons at a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, despite saying there are no plans to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The UK remains committed to a world without nuclear weapons, […]
On Saturday October 26 Christian CND gathered in the beautiful surroundings of Brentwood Cathedral for our Conference and AGM. People came from far and near to listen to developments in our campaign areas, share ideas and enjoy fellowship together. The Conference was titled “The Other Extinction Threat” in recognition of […]
A new report from the Don’t Bank on the Bomb group has shown the extent to which financial institutions are moving away from funding nuclear weapons. The report Beyond the Bomb looks at 77 financial institutions including banks, pension providers and insurance companies which have a policy position of not investing in […]