Stop the War coalition Newsletter 31/10/25
Posted: 31st October 2025
Newsletter 31/10/25
More than 200 Palestinians a day were killed over the last two years of Israel’s offensive against Gaza. When the Israeli bombing raid took place this week over 100 Palestinians lost their lives.
“How can it be a ceasefire?” asked StW national officer John Rees at the emergency protest on Thursday evening outside Downing Street, “when one of the most bloody days of the last two years happened during that so called ceasefire.”
In a truly Orwellian example of doublespeak following Israel’s announcement that it had struck “dozens of terror targets and terrorists”, Trump maintained that “nothing” would jeopardise the ceasefire. But the truth is the only way to ensure anything approaching a lasting ceasefire is through continued global pressure and protest.
And it wasn’t just over Gaza that contradictions emerged in Trump’s approach to international relations this week.
Trump is threatening Venezuela with direct military action, with the Pentagon reportedly drawing up plans for military strikes inside the country. Then, just days after declaring himself to be the peace president and pushing himself forward for the Nobel peace prize, Trump announced the resumption of US nuclear testing for the first time in 30 years. This is a dangerous and reckless move that threatens to shred decades of global progress and will only heighten tensions with China and Russia.
Gaza, the genocide and freedom for Palestine
StW is in the process of organising a series of meetings around the country to discuss the ceasefire, what it means for the wider region, and the next steps for Palestine and the movement.
We are delighted that award-winning journalist, broadcaster & author, Peter Oborne, has agreed to take part in some of these meetings. Oborne’s latest book ‘Complicit – Britain’s Role in the Destruction of Gaza’was published earlier this week.
The book has been described as ‘a critical document for understanding not just this war but the workings of Western imperialism.’ Do get along to one of our meetings and hear Peter discuss his book, Gaza, imperialism and the UK’s complicity in genocide.
- Manchester 10 November – a conversation with Lindsey German (StW) and author Peter Oborne
- Bristol 14 November – with Peter Oborne, Narzanin Massoumi (academic & author) and Andrew Murray (StW)
- Leeds 17 November – with Peter Oborne and Chris Nineham (StW)
- More dates to follow
National demonstration for Palestine – 29 November
Stop the War and our Palestine coalition partners have called a national demonstration on 29 November, International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians.
We are asking all our supporters to build this far and wide so that it is clear that the movement is not going away. Get in touch if you would like leaflets.
Donate to Our Winter Appeal
Jeremy Corbyn is supporting our Winter Appeal. Are you?
Civil liberties and welfare are being side-lined by Starmer and the Labour government who are busy promoting a war economy. You can help sustain our campaigns and push back against the normalisation of war. Please consider making a donation to help us head into 2026 stronger than ever.
Join Stop the War’s Trade Union Network
Workers across the UK are joining Stop the War’s Trade Union Network, recognising that war and peace are workplace issues.
At a time when billions are poured into weapons and war while our NHS, schools and local communities face cuts, trade unionists are orgainsing for a different future – one where public money serves the public good, and our government is not complicit in genocide and occupation.
If you believe in fighting for welfare not warfare and wages not weapons, add your voice and help build a powerful movement for peace.
No to Militarism – Welfare not Warfare
Stop the War will be supporting the People’s Assembly protest the night before Rachel Reeves’ budget, demanding an end to the drive for more military spending and the establishment of a war economy, while further cutting public spending and punishing the most vulnerable with welfare cuts. Join us!
Christmas is coming
We know it’s only Halloween, but Christmas is right around the corner, so why not embrace it! Get your seasonal cards and maybe a present or two from our online shop.
And for those in or near London we are holding a Christmas party for our friends and supporters. Tickets are £10, reduced to £5 for members.
This week’s anti-war briefing
