Stop the War coalition Newsletter 06/11/26

Newsletter 06/11/26

Weekend of anti-war action

20 & 21 November

The international anti-war movement is growing. People across the world are beginning to connect their crumbling standards of living with wars and militarism and are increasingly joining the dots between oppression at home and war overseas. 

War and its domestic impact cost Trump the midterm elections. Palestine was also on the ballot, hence Trump’s announcement over military aid to Israel moments before the polls opened.

The mass protests across Europe, whether initially sparked by dilapidated schools or a housing crisis, are drawing links between rearmament and austerity. Anti-war placards and Palestine flags are everywhere. The international youth and student day of action called at the London anti-war conference in June is looking to be huge across the continent. 

On 20 November thousands of students across the UK and internationally will walk out of their schools, colleges and universities against the drive to war, the militarisation of education and the austerity that comes with it.

Here the education unions are supporting the student action. The UCU has called a day of action to coincide with the students and the NEU is backing the protests.

From Brighton to Edinburgh students are saying no to war and militarism. In London there will be a rally in Trafalgar Square where students from across the capital will come together at 1pm following uni and college walk-outs. 

On the following day, Saturday 21 November, there will be protests in towns and cities arcoss the country. Similar protests are expected to take place around Europe. 

Andy Burnham may have called for de-escalation in the Middle East but he is still sending fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to aid in the assault on Yemen and giving his full support to the war in Ukraine. 

We are asking all our supporters to get organising for the day if you haven’t already – stalls or pickets or protests – let us know if you need help with materials or leaflets. We need as many of you as possible to join us on 21 November to make the anti-war voice heard.

As a lame duck president Trump may chose to escalate the Iran war, or lash out elsewhere to rescue his legacy. We must remain alert. If there is an attack StW will call an emergency protest so please keep an eye on your in-box.

In London there will be a protest outside Downing Street at midday. A peace conference is being held in Preston. In Manchester StW is supporting the Lucas Plan 50 years anniversary conference. Other protests and actions are taking place in Liverpool, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, Birmingham, Glasgow.

Peace Not War – a fundraiser for Stop The War at 25

Tickets are selling fast. In just a few days 200 Early Bird tickets have been snapped up. Avoid disappointment and get your ticket now. All money raised will go towards our 2026 appeal. 

The evening will mark 25 years since our founding and will feature a stellar line up including Brian Eno, Alexis Taylor (Hot Chip), Jen Brister, Khalid Abdalla, Momoko Gill, Juliet Stevenson, Stephen Kapos, Esther Manito and more. MC’d by Alexei Sayle.

EartH, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 8BH 

Wednesday 2 December

7pm

We urgently need to raise funds for all our campaigns. Please help! We need your donations to ensure the anti-war movement continues to grow in these dangerous times.

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