As I write this, the trials of Ben Jamal, Director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, and Stop the War’s Chris Nineham, are underway at Westminster Magistrates Court. Trials for Stop the War’s Alex Kenny and myself are expected to follow in mid-March. The trials follow charges against some of the leaders of the Palestine Coalition in relation to the national demonstration that took place on 18 January 2025.

Whilst the attacks on the right to protest are currently focused on the Palestine movement, this legislation impacts everyone and challenge the very core of what a flourishing and healthy democracy looks like and must be resisted. Click here to read CND General Secretary Sophie’s Bolt article with the latest on the trials of the Palestine coalition leaders.

As the Middle East descends into war and the far right is emboldened internationally, it’s vital that we make the links between nuclear weapons, war, declining living standards, the rise of racism, and Islamophobia.

We must build the fightback. The best response to the biggest fascist demonstration in British history must be the biggest anti-fascist demonstration in British history. Click here to read on for an article by Stand up to Racism Co-Convenor Sabby Dhalu on why it’s a crucial time for the movement against the far right.

Bristol CND meeting
5 March 7pm
Online
Contact [email protected] for link

‘Reversing the drive to war’ – Bath public meeting
6 March 7pm
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, Queen’s Square

‘Hands off Iran – Stop Trump’s wars’ national demonstration

7 March at 12 noon
Central London location TBC
Contact 020 7700 2393

‘Britain’s war economy’ – Manchester public meeting

7 March 1pm-4:30pm
Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester

Contact [email protected]

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