Help shape Labour's defence policy

Posted: 29th April 2016

A newsletter from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

Your chance to change
party policies on Trident

Labour Party submissions close tomorrow

Ahead of a vote by MPs later this year, opposition to Trident is increasing both inside and outside of Parliament. While the SNP, Plaid Cymru, Green and SDLP MPs are united in

opposition to Trident, the Labour Party and Liberal Democrats are currently undertaking policy reviews.

The Labour review is happening in two stages. Shadow Defence Secretary Emily Thornberry has published a consultation which closes on Saturday 30 April, which you can read here. The outcome of the review will feed into the National Policy Forum, which is undertaking its own consultation, closing on Wednesday 8 June.

You do not need to be a member of the Labour Party to take part in either of these reviews. You can find more information and read the CND submission on our website.

The Liberal Democrats are opposed to like-for-like Trident replacement, but a policy commission is considering the party’s long-term approach to the issue. The review is currently taking evidence from invited groups, and CND will be giving evidence in the summer. It is expected that a final report will be made in Spring 2017.

Stand with junior doctors – NHS not Trident

Show your solidarity with the junior doctors, get your NHS not Trident sweater from the CND Teemill store.

They’re 100% cotton, ethically sourced, and made in a wind-powered factory, so you can wear yours with pride and peace of mind.

Get your sweatshirt here.

Meeting with Hiroshima survivor

aroline Lucas MP, Chair of Parliamentary CND, is hosting a meeting in Parliament on Wednesday 11 May at 1pm. This will be an opportunity to hear from a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing in 1945 as well as hear the latest on the campaign to Stop Trident.

Full details of the meeting are listed on the CND website.