Stop the War Newsletter

Newsletter 21/11/25

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It is no accident that hysteria about military threats seem to be peaking in the run up to the budget. But as Chris Nineham says in his recent article, “The idea that Russia is a military threat to Britain is a complete fantasy. Russia’s military power has been stretched to the limit fighting in Ukraine.” Yet still Defence Minister John Healey announced a massive expansion of arms factories across the country. 

There is an escalating arms race in Europe and our government is playing its part, cynically ratcheting up the fear of war alongside people’s concerns about jobs to justify hiking military spending.

And we’re not just spending on conventional weapons, this spending spree has gone nuclear. On Monday StW Convenor, Lindsey German stood alongside CND, MPs and trade unionists to hand in a letter calling on the Prime Minister to rethink his decision to purchase 12 nuclear-capable F-35A jets. The jets have been designed to launch deadly US nuclear bombs and are to be stationed in the UK.

“Buying nuclear-capable F-35s to please Donald Trump and his belligerent foreign policy puts everyone in Britain at risk of being on the frontline of a nuclear war,” said Lindsey.

At a time when public services are collapsing and millions are struggling to make ends meet, we need to fight for real security. We can only do this by tackling welfare cuts and breaking with decades of subordination to US foreign policy.

Join us at the eve of budget protest demanding Welfare not Warfare on Tuesday 25 November 6pm outside Downing Street.

The national demonstration in London on 29 November is important. 

Across the globe people will be taking to the streets demanding their governments stop supporting Israel as part of the UN’s international day of solidarity with the people of Palestine. Make sure you do too.

Israel remains the occupying power in Gaza. Palestinians are being killed every day as a result of Israeli military action and Gaza has effectively been partitioned. There is no process in play leading to genuine peace.

We will be marching from Park Lane to Whitehall demanding Israel stops attacking Palestinians. We will also be sending a message to our government about the repeated attacks on our movement and the right to protest.

Get in touch if you would like to help StW on the demo, need leaflets or flyers or would like us to advertise coaches from your area on our website.

Budget Protest

Eve of Budget Protest – 25 November 6pm, Downing Street. StW is supporting the People’s Assembly protest, where we will be calling for Welfare not Warfare.

Join auctioneer extraordinaire, Kevin Courtney for the famous StW Xmas auction on Thursday 11 December.

This year we have some truly fabulous auction items to bid for, including an individual acting session or personalised message from Juliet Stevenson, as well as some unique theatre memorabilia. We also have original works of art, a two night break in a beautiful Norfolk cottage and of course Jeremy Corbyn’s jam. Check out the amazing auction items here. 

Register now and get ready to bid!

For those in or near London we are holding a Christmas party for our friends and supporters.

Grab your ticket now for a fun filled evening, including a StW quiz with quizmaster Steve Parry, and live music with Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie. Ticket price includes finger food, entry to the quiz and our prize draw raffle. 

Gather your team and put on that thinking cap – 26 November, 7pm at the Seven Dials Club, Covent Garden. Tickets are selling fast so grab yours now – £10 or £5 for members.

All money raised goes towards our Winter Appeal.

Grab a bunch of these beautiful, hand drawn cards by Stephen Kapos featuring a scene from Gaza.

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