Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 22d

☢️ Tonight | 7:00pm With Andy Burnham taking up the role of PM today, join CND and campaigner Alan Owen to discuss the MoD's whitewash report into nuclear test veterans' missing medical records, and what Alan expects to change from Burnham's government. Register: cnduk.org/events/justi...

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 24d

Join CND, @scottishcnd.bsky.social and researcher Hugh Irving for a webinar to discuss his study into the effects of a nuclear strike on Faslane nuclear base. 📅 23 July, 7:00pm Register: https://cnduk.org/events/effects-of-a-nuclear-attck-on-faslane-why-nuclear-weapons-risk-us-all-cnd-webinar/

CND & Scottish CND webinar. Effects of a nuclear attack on Faslane: Why nuclear weapons risk us all. Thursday 23 July - 7:00pm. Hugh Irving, University College Dublin. Lynn Jamieson, Scottish CND, Sophie Bolt, CND. Register today at cnduk.org/events

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 25d

Despite attempts by the government and military officials to downplay the truth, Britain and the US are gearing up to use nuclear weapons pre-emptively in war. We need to #StopBritishNukeJets! Read more: https://cnduk.org/britains-preparation-for-f-35a-deployment-risks-pre-emptive-nuclear-attack/

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 25d

📢 Route map for tomorrow's national march for Palestine 📍Assemble 12 noon, Russell Square 🪧 Rally outside Downing Street Accessible Route will be starting at the pedestrian section outside Somerset House, WC2R 1EP 📍

National march for Palestine: route map. 18 July 2026. Map shows starting point at Russell Square, moving down Strand towards Trafalgar Square and ending on Whitehall at Downing Street.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 27d

Statement on today's report claiming the MoD 'lost' health records sought by Britain's nuclear test veterans and their families. This can't be a whitewash. Andy Burnham needs to take action as PM and ensure veterans and their families get justice. Read: cnduk.org/lost-health-...

‘‘LOST’ HEALTH RECORDS OF NUCLEAR TEST VETERANS AN ATTEMPT TO WHITEWASH SCANDAL

Today’s release of the narrative report into medical records of veterans who took part in Britain’s nuclear testing programme, puts into the public domain for the first time, that the Ministry of Defence has either lost or can’t find the records sought by these veterans and their descendants. However, we cannot allow this to be a whitewash by the government from the toxic, multi-generational legacy of its nuclear weapons programme.

Britain conducted 45 nuclear detonations between 1952 and 1991. Of these tests, 21 were conducted independently between 1952 and 1958 at sites in Australia and islands in the Pacific. The remaining tests took place jointly with the US at the Nevada Test Site following the signing of the UK-US Mutual Defence Agreement in 1958. Over 20,000 British service personnel took part in the first wave of testing, during which they were exposed to harmful levels of toxic radiation.

In the decades since these tests, these veterans have experienced a much higher level of cancers and blood disorders than the rest of the population. Their partners have experienced higher rates of miscarriages, higher rates infant mortality, while children and descendants have had higher rates of birth defects and medical conditions.

Speaking on Newsnight on Tuesday, Steve Purse, son of test veteran David Purse, spoke about the impact of being born with health conditions which he believes was due to his father’s exposure to radiation, and why getting access to those records was so important:

“If these records were available to everybody, you’d be able to see their levels of exposure, then we could start equipping the NHS with ways to deal with these radiogenic illnesses. Because it’s not just the veterans themselves who were affected. I’ve been affected. My son has been affected. And this fallout between the generations is estimated to go on for 500 years. So, this is not a problem that is going to go away as we sadly lose the veterans. It’s getting bigger. People are having more children. If we can get the information about what they were exposed with and how much, we can get some research started and that will be crucial for years to come. Because the NHS needs to be geared up to deal with us because I suspect, there’s going to be more illnesses not fewer.”

We cannot allow the MoD to whitewash its responsibility. Andy Burnham, who has championed the nuclear veterans, needs to take action as Prime Minister to make sure that they and their families’ demands for justice are met - including compensation and the truth. Their horrendous experiences graphically show that nuclear weapons do not 'protect' us. Instead they leave a devastating toxic legacy. This is why the British government - instead of expanding and upgrading its nuclear weapons - should be scrapping them for good.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 27d

🚨3 days to go! Join the Palestine Coalition this Saturday to send a clear message to the new Prime Minister: No to war! End the genocide against Palestinians! Sanctions on Israel now! 📍 Assemble 12 noon, Russell Square, London

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 28d

The government has announced funds for a new employment pipeline aimed at funnelling thousands of students into Britain’s arms industry. A total abuse of our education system that won't solve the funding crisis in higher education. Read: https://cnduk.org/stop-britains-war-drive-into-education/

Graphic with image of students on a CND march holding placards. One reads: books not bombs. Text below image: Stop Britain's war drive into education.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 28d

A great point raised by peace campaigner Ginnie Herbert on those appearing in the media to speak about military spenidng hikes and the Defence Investment Plan!

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· 29d

Join the Transatlantic Nuclear Free Alliance on 16 July for an online event exploring the links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons. ⏲️ 7:00PM (BST) Register: https://cnduk.org/events/atomic-ties-exploring-the-link-between-nuclear-power-and-nuclear-weapons-webinar/

Transatlantic Nuclear Free Alliance. Atomic Ties: Exploring the link between nuclear power and nuclear weapons. Why we can't have one without the other. July 16, 2026. 11 AM (PT) / 2 PM (ET) / 7 PM (BST). Speciial presentation: Lois Lipman, Director, First We Bombed New Mexico. Hosted by: Richard Outram, Secretary Welsh Anti-Nuclear Alliance & Transatlantic Nuclear Free Alliance; Mary Beth Brangan, Ecological Options Network (EON), Transatlantic Nuclear Free Alliance. Featuring: Dr Philip Johnstone, University Sussex; Alfed Meyer, social activist with Physicians for Social Responsibility; Susi Snyder, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons; Gordon Edwards, President, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 10

Get the analysis from this week's NATO summit at tomorrow's Post Counter-Summit, organised by the No to NATO network. 📅 11 July | 14:00–16:00 BST Register: https://cnduk.org/events/nato-in-crisis-time-to-overcome-the-war-machine-international-online-summit-2/

NATO in crisis: Time to overcome the war machine. Post-summit. July 11, 4-5 CEST. Organised by No to War - No to NATO

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 8

NATO chief Mark Rutte is pressuring Canada and European NATO members to match the US in an obscene frency of more military spending. #NATOSummit Read More: https://cnduk.org/nato-chief-calls-for-rest-of-bloc-to-match-us-military-spending/

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 8

Some coverage of Saturday's Independence From America Day protest at the RAF Menwith Hill, a US spy base in Yorkshire. Thanks to @yorkshirecnd.bsky.social and Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign for organising: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/...

Protesters stand outside RAF Menwith Hill with peace flags and upside down USA flags.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 8

What would be the effects of a nuclear attack on a British nuclear base? In this webinar organised by CND and @scottishcnd.bsky.social, we'll hear from Hugh Irving about his new study looking at the impacts of a nuclear strike on Faslane. 📅 23 July, 7pm Register: cnduk.org/events/effec...

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 7

CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt in today's Morning Star. Increased war spending “only increases the risk of nuclear confrontation and — given Britain’s nuclear dependence on the US — ties us even closer to the Trump administration.” Read More: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/warm...

Front page of today's Morning Star newspaper. Headline reads: Ministers' war fixation 'puts us all at risk'. Burnham urged to resist to spend eye-watering total on military.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 7

People in Swindon are opposing the expansion of military drone manufacturing in the area and are calling for the introducion of greater transparency, ethical oversight and public consultation. ✍️ Sign the petition: https://ww5.swindon.gov.uk/moderngov/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=77

The Defence Secretary John Healey looks at a TEKEVER AR3 with Director of Defence for Tekever Karl Brew and Deputy Director Scott McClelland during a visit to Tekever’s new drone factory in Swindon, September 2025. Credit: MoD / X

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 6

These hikes to military spending increase the risk of war and nuclear confrontation. The government should instead be investing in vital public services like rail, schools, and hospitals. We say reverse the military spending hikes. Invest in people not nukes!

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 6

🚨 EMERGENCY RALLY - 7 JULY Join the Palestine Coalition outside Downing Street tomorrow to rally for Dr Hussain Abu Safiya and other hostage doctors. Demand that the foreign secretary calls on Israel to provide urgent treatment and release him. ⏲️ Starts 6pm

Graphic with logos of Palestine Coalition. Text reads: Urgent rally. Solidarity with Dr. Husam & other hostage doctors. Tuesday 7 July 2026. 6:00pm. Downing Street. #FreePalHostages

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 5

We read out and attempted to hand in a Declaration of #IndependenceFromAmerica to the RAF Fairford base commander yesterday. B-52 bombers appear to have flown home but at least 7 B-2 bombers and U-2 spy plane remain on standby. #ShutDownUSBases

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 5

Help us send a powerful message to whoever becomes the new British Prime Minister: No to War Stop the Genocide End Sanctions Now 🚨 National March for Palestine ⏰ Saturday 18 July, 12PM 📍 Central London

Graphic with logos of Palestine Coalition members. Text reads: "National march for Palestine. Tell the new PM: No to war. End the Genocide. Sanctions Now. Saturday 18 July, 12 noon. Central London."

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 4

CND is proud to be among the 55 organisations to have signed this letter to the outgoing PM over the government's military spending hikes. We need investment in #PeopleNotNukes! Read: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/open-letter-to-pm-on-military-spending/

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 2

...It's time for #IndependenceFromAmerica! Join CND and others outside two of these US bases this Saturday, 4 July, to call for them to be shut down and for Britain to pursue an independent foreign policy without nuclear weapons. Details: cnduk.org/independence...

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 2

...These war crimes bases have nothing to do with keeping the British public safe. The new British Prime Minister should end this shameful military alliance and shut these bases down...

CND's Sophie Bolt: “These billion dollar upgrades show that the US is modernising British bases for its aggressive wars. The upgrades reinforce previous evidence that US nuclear weapons are stationed at Lakenheath. These war crimes bases have been vital in allowing the US to act with impunity across the globe, including supporting Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people, causing a global crisis by illegally attacking Iran – and now threatening nuclear confrontation. They have nothing to do with keeping Britain safe. In fact, they make us all a target. The new incoming Prime Minister should do the right thing and end this military alliance and shut these bases down. Instead, we get shameful silence that makes Britain complicit in the war crimes perpetrated by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netahnyau. We call on supporters to join us at the upcoming 4 July Independence from America Day protests this weekend, taking place at RAF Menwith Hill and RAF Fairford.”

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 2

It's been reported that US bases in Britain, including RAF Lakenheath where US nuclear bombs are based, are set for multi-billion dollar upgrades.... Read more: cnduk.org/us-war-bases...

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 1

While our schools and hospitals crumble, the government plans to spend £64 billion over the next four years on nuclear weapons. Tell the government to invest in #PeopleNotNukes instead! Sign our petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/nurses-not-nukes/

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jul 1

THIS FRIDAY! Join the No to NATO Network for the first of their peace summits countering next week's meeting of NATO members. 📅 6pm (BST) / 7pm (CEST) Register for the pre-summit: https://cnduk.org/events/nato-in-crisis-time-to-overcome-the-war-machine-international-online-summit/

Graphic for event organised by No to War - No to NATO network. Nato in crisis: Time to overcome the war machine. Pre-summit. July 3, 7-9pm CEST. Register here: Bit.ly/overcomethewarmachine-pre-summit

Graphic for events organised by No to war - No to NATO network. NATO in crisis: Time to overcome the war machine. NATO peace counter summit - online. Pre-summit: July 3, 7-9pm CEST. Post-summit: July 11, 3-5pm CEST

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jun 30

'Defence Investment Plan risks us all' - CND General Secretary, Sophie Bolt, responds to Starmer's final preparation for war: https://cnduk.org/time-for-a-new-direction/

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jun 29

CND is marking Independence from America Day this Saturday, July 4th. Get involved!

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jun 27

Starmer’s Defence Investment Plan means another £15bn for deadly weapons of war. Paid for by cuts to public services. The government argues increasing war spending boosts jobs growth. But it’s own data shows this is a lie. It’s time to invest in saving lives not destroying them.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jun 26

We were honoured to host theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli at our office on Tuesday, for a Q&A about his urgent new book, ‘85 Seconds to Midnight: A Physicist’s Argument Against Rearmament.’ A recording is now available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ce1K_QD9Kk

Carlo Rovelli holds a copy of his new book ‘85 Seconds to Midnight: A Physicist’s Argument Against Rearmament.’

CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt and Carlo Rovelli during Q&A session.

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament@cnduk· Jun 22

We're down to our final few tickets for tomorrow's Q&A event with @rovelli.bsky.social, where we'll be discussing his new book '85 Seconds to Midnight: A Physicist's Argument Against Rearmament.' Copies will be available to buy from @peoplesletters.bsky.social. Register: cnduk.org/britain-need...