Posted: 8th September 2023
Russia responded this week to the news that Britain is being primed for the return of US nuclear weapons by threatening its own “countermeasures” if the B61-12 is deployed to Lakenheath airbase in Suffolk. This tit-for-tat escalation is just what CND has been warning about since infrastructure works at the base were revealed last year. RBBC, CND Chair Tom Unterrainer said the deployment of B61s to Lakenheath wasn’t just a matter of concern for the people of Suffolk – it puts all of Britain at risk. You can watch the full report on our YouTube channel here.
CND is encouraging groups and supporters to counter these dangerous developments on Saturday 23 September. If your group is organising an event, contact [email protected] and we will add it to our event page. We have also put together a