Stop the War coalition Newsletter 20/03/26

Newsletter 20/03/26

Protests are taking place around the country tomorrow and Sunday to oppose the war on Iran, the assault on Lebanon, the continuing attacks on Palestinians and the use of British bases and military intelligence in this dangerous and rapidly escalating war. 

We need the demonstrations to be as big as possible. Do what you can to take part. For those unable to get to London please head to your local protest.

Demonstrations

Tomorrow

London - 12pm Russell Square, march to Whitehall

Manchester - 11am St Anne’s Square

Penzance - 11:30 bottom of Causeway Head

Birmingham - 12pm Birmingham Hight Street

Sheffield - 12pm Town Hall

Bristol - 1pm The Podium, Broadmead

Cardiff - 1pm Aneurin Bevan Statue, Queen Street

Sunday

Read the Palestine coalition’s statement here on why we must march tomorrow.

Trump has opened a Pandora’s box and has lost control of what is being unleashed. The war has already resulted in thousands being killed and displaced, mass turmoil in energy markets and will lead to even deeper economic pain. The resultant rise in Islamophobia and the impact on the cost of living crisis will impact on us all.

Make sure the strength of feeling against this illegal war is reflected on the streets.

Together for Palestine Against the Far Right

The rise of the far right needs to be challenged. Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment was already on the rise in the UK before this latest war. Labour is adopting the rhetoric of Reform and we know that this will only get worse as the impact on the war in the Middle East hits home. 

Join the Palestine coalition feeder march as part of 28 March Together march against the far right. Stand up for Palestine, protest the far right, Islamophobia and racism.

Stop Trump’s show trial of Maduro – protest at the US embassy

In January US forces attacked Venezuela, killing more than 100 people and kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. They remain imprisoned in the US awaiting a grotesque show trial. 

On 26 March Nicolás Maduro is due to appear in court for a key hearing. That day we will joining VSC and others outside the US Embassy in London to oppose this appalling assault on justice and international law and to demand the safe return of Nicolás Maudro and Cilia Flores. 

Defend International Law – End the War on Venezuela

 Thursday 26 March, 5:30pm

US Embassy

Time to Organise

Last weekend we had a fantastic annual conference. It was attended by over two hundred activists, members and delegates. The speakers wereinformative and inspiring and those in attandance left the day motivated to build StW and campaign like never before. You can read a report from the conference and watch some of the keynote speeches by clicking on the links below.

International Conference Against War

If 2026 has proved anything it’s that we urgently need a strong international anti-war movement backed by trade unions and activists. 

More and more trade union branches are supporting the international conference in June. Make sure yours is one of them. Pass the motion, organise your delegates and get your tickets to join us on Saturday 20 June at Westminster Central Hall.

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