Update on the recent action at 'RAF' Lakenheath

Dear lovely LAP supporters,

Ten Peace protestors blocked the main gates of RAF Lakenheath at around 6.45 am on Monday (2.11.26)

The text below is taken from their press release, which you can read in full by clicking the link below to our website.

They used heavy-duty locks to attach themselves to a car and to each other.. They are repeating a similar action taken in April this year by some of the same people.

The protestors are from a diverse range of backgrounds: young and old, and a multitude of faiths and heritages.

The protest has three demands for Burnham’s government:

• To shut down US bases residing in the UK.
• To stop its support for illegal wars.
• Remove US Nuclear weapons from UK soil.

This nonviolent protest is firmly opposing the nuclear weapons that have been brought back to Lakenheath after an absence of 35 years.

To see the full press release and links to other news stories, see https://lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk/lakenheath-blockaded-again/

you can also watch videos on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf0er1eq2k5A

All of the protesters were arrested and taken to police stations for interview. Margaret (94) was given street bail at the scene, as the police weren’t keen to take her into custody and the other 9 were taken into custody. They started to get released around 9pm, where supporters were waiting with applause, drinks, biscuits and hugs. The last one was released at 1am. Back at our accommodation, celebrations included delicious vegan kebabs, prepared by our experienced action and camp chef. About half of the group were arrested after a similar action in April (after the LAP peace camp). It was great to get together with old comrades and new friends. 

9 are bailed until January with conditions of not going within 100 meters of any US or UK airbases in Suffolk, or have any lock-on equipment. 

It was worded in a such a way that you could have a lock with you if out and about on your bicycle, but a car full of bits of pipe and chain could be a problem!!

We will keep you posted as to what happens next….....

In addition to the protesters themselves, there are a group of people who provide legal observer roles, gate and police station support, drivers etc. one of them said:

‘We have all tried to pay our own way but there is a little shortfall, and any extra to go towards the next action would be very much appreciated. Maybe when the planes return to Fairford?’

If you would like to donate towards these costs, then please visit 

https://lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk/donate/ 

and put DA as the reference

Thank you

Following our recent actions, we are keen to get affinity groups trained up and ready for unannounced actions like the one yesterday.

We will be holding some action planning workshops soon.

More details to follow in due course

Our regular monthly vigil at the main gate this month is on 21st November. This coincides with International day against militarism. Everyone is more than welcome and it’s another way to keep up the pressure and make our voices heard

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