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Challenging militarism, promoting nonviolence, educating for peace. Distributors of #WhitePoppies. Oldest secular pacifist group in UK. #PacifistNotPassive

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ppu.org.uk
Joined July 2013
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Sign the petition! Say NO to #MilitaryConscription! With politicians calling for '#NationalService' and #conscription on the rise across Europe, the threat of conscription in the UK now seems very real. We must act now to resist it. Sign & share widely! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio…
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Remembrance Day is only weeks away. The white poppy reminds us to speak up and say 'never again.' Last year we released a brand new white poppy box design and people loved it! Buy yours today shop.ppu.org.uk/.../frontpag… #whitepoppies #whitepoppy #remembranceday
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On this day in 1934, Dick Sheppard, founder of the Peace Pledge Union, asked readers to sign a pledge renouncing war. Tens of thousands replied. 92 years on, we still oppose all war and militarism. This Remembrance, wear a white poppy for peace: [email protected] #whitepoppy
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In 1933, the Co-Operative Women's Guild, created the white poppy, a symbol of remembrance and peace for those killed in WWI. This Remembrance Sunday, join us and thousands more calling for a more peaceful world. Buy a white poppy today, visit shop.ppu.org.uk #whitepoppy
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The Chancellor is pausing his 3% GDP defence spending until after the next election - not scrapping it. We need investment in schools, hospitals, climate action and support for the most vulnerable - not warfare. Full story in morningstaronline.co.uk/arti… #welfarenotwarfare

Chancellor to shelve his own defence spending target of 3% of Britain’s GDP

JOHN HEALEY is “only putting on pause” his plans for increasing Britain’s military spending until after the next election, peace campaigners warned today.Unpopular cuts to social spending are likely...

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Peace Pledge Union retweeted
ITV News
@itvnewsAug 18
'Brutal' abuse, sexual violence and bullying: Inside the toxic culture of the British military itv.com/news/westcountry/202…

Inside the 'brutal' culture of sexual abuse and violence in British military | ITV News

Two former servicewomen have told ITV News they have 'lost count' of the number of times they have been sexually assaulted by their colleagues. | ITV News West Country

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66% of Britons believe no nation should have nuclear weapons. 67% say they make the world more dangerous (YouGov's Big Survey on NATO and War). If you want a more peaceful world, why not join us - bit.ly/3S0fgBc #pacifistnotpassive #everydaymilitarism #antiwar
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PEACE PLEDGE UNION ARCHIVE 🕊️Did you know the first female conscientious objector in Britain to be imprisoned was employed by secretary of the PPU's Newcastle branch? Read more bit.ly/3TRQOCE & listen to Connie Bolam's story on @BBCRadio4 series Lady on Trial #pacifist
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We're recruiting! Job title - Remembrance Project Internship Application deadline - Sunday, 23 August 2026 Location - London Salary - £30,618 p.a. pro rata - four days per week (80%) Job Details - Eight-week contract Full details - ppu.org.uk/vacancies #whitepoppies
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It's almost 81 years since atomic bombs struck Hiroshima and Nagasaki (6th & 9th Aug '45). Join peace campaigners as we honour the memories of those killed and survivors. Find out more - bit.ly/3TwGZd7 #hiroshima #nagasaki #hiroshimaday #nuclearban
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Want to work for peace? We're recruiting! We're looking for a Remembrance Project Intern to help organise our annual white poppy campaign in the run-up to Remembrance Day London | 8-week contract | 4 days/week Deadline - 23/08 ppu.org.uk/vacancies #WhitePoppy #WhitePoppies
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Anti-war protesters gathered outside RAF Fairford this weekend, urging PM Andy Burnham to end the US use of British bases in its assault on Iran. Anna Kharbanda at the PPU said: "Providing the bases for strikes on Iran is not defensive." Read the story - morningstaronline.co.uk/arti…

Burnham urged to do the ‘right thing’ and end US use of British military bases to bomb Iran

ANTI-WAR protesters have gathered outside RAF Fairford to call on PM Andy Burnham to do the “right thing” and withdraw the use of British military bases from the US war with Iran.Demonstrators from...

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Did you see these recruitment ads during the World Cup? We outline 5 reasons this campaign gets the red card. If you think this campaign is misleading, you can complain to the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) at asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint. #EverydayMilitarism
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Our 5 red cards: 1. UK Army recruits from age 16, 2. Nearly a third don't make it through the first two years of training, 3. These ads dress up combat as sport - veterans face high rates of PTSD, 4. Leaving early can cost. 5. The Army targets those from disadvantaged areas.
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Rethinking Security@RethinkingSecu1Jul 2
In a world beset by conflict, inequality & climate & ecological breakdown, 55 organisations from across the UK have today written to the PM to warn against his govt’s increasing focus of funding on the military over other forms of international engagement. rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/op…
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Join us at Napier Gardens today, North Camp for a vigil for peace as we resist Armed Forces Day, with @CAATuk, @BritishQuakers and @ForcesWatch, supported by @ValleyEarth Singing & speeches 2-3pm what3words.com/invest.probe.… #EverydayMilitarism #WarIsNotFamilyEntertainment
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“No more war, no more war” - a packed room chanting in solidarity at the International Conference Against War. Powerful speakers, powerful voices. Let’s build a peaceful world. Join us - ppu.org.uk #StopTheWar #PeaceNotWar #PacifistNotPassive
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Trillions spent on weapons at the expense of services — working class people asked to tighten their belts while arms companies’ profits soar. @zarahsultana with a powerful speech to a packed room at the International Conference Against War. @STWuk #PacifistNotPassive
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Felix Kreklow Rojas,18, German anti-conscription student campaigner at International Conference Against War - record numbers of young people in Germany are taking to the streets against conscription. Resistance is growing. @felix_kreklow_rojas @STWuk #PeaceNotWar #NoConscription
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Main hall full at the International Conference Against War in London today - powerful voices calling for peace and solidarity with trade unionists, campaigners and activists worldwide. @STWuk #StopTheWar #PeaceNotWar #PacifistNotPassive
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If you’re at the International Conference Against War in London today, organised by @STWuk, come and talk to us! We’re at the back of the lecture hall. #StopTheWar #PeaceNotWar #PacifistNotPassive
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