bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/27/p... Janet Fenton: " . . it is maybe time for Members of the Scottish Parliament to be outside Queen Elizabeth House on 29th of November, at 1.00 pm joining in with writing a placard saying ‘I support Palestine Action’. "

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3fy... Nuclear weapon convoy near Polmadie in Glasgow today, heading for the bomb store at Coulport on Loch Long, having set out from Burghfield in England where the warheads are assembled. Info about these dangerous convoys here www.nukewatch.org.uk/convoys/

securescotland.substack.com/p/welcoming-refugees Responding to the UK government's cruel refugee policies.

Report "Smoke and Mirrors" from NIS and Nukewatch UK exposes the muddled and illogical thinking behind the UK decision to buy nuclear-weapon capable aircraft from the US. Essential reading. nuclearinfo.org/wp-content/u...

Our expert webinar on the risks and pitfalls of renuclearising the RAF takes place tomorrow. Register here: nuclearinfo-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @nuclearinfoservice.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social @scottishcnd.bsky.social @lakenheathalliance.bsky.social #nuclear #disarmament

nuclearinfo-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Not to be missed, this webinar on 11th November about the UK acquiring nuclear-weapon capable jets - another step-up in dangerous escalation.

Come along to the webinar we are organising with @Nuclearinfo on 11 November to find out why government plans to renuclearise the RAF are nothing more than political smoke and mirrors. nuclearinfo-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

UK gov, as party (however junior) to the recent summit must say out loud that the obscene blockage must end. Don't hold your breath.

sgr.org.uk/resources/us-nuclear-weapons-return-uk-ready-raf Handy from @responsiblesci.bsky.social re US nukes in England, noting their role in dangerous escalation. For how their presence was spotted see nukewatch.org.uk/second-nucle...

Cheers @yorkshirecnd.bsky.social for exposing this. SU Department for the Advancement of Mass Killing. cnduk.org/the-universi...

www.navylookout.com/royal-navy-v... Excessive pressure on the crews plus the obvious and serious risk around having nuclear reactors, missiles and nuclear warheads on board old and decrepit boats

These lorries carry the most deadly load on British roads, taking warheads to and from the atomic weapon factories Berkshire and Coulport on Loch Long. see nukewatch.org.uk

📢New event We see growing hostility & racism in our politics and streets, climate breakdown across the globe, and ongoing war & genocide. Competition & militarism are not the answer. Join our discussion on 08 October to share ideas for a counter-narrative. rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/

Large Mural at St John's kirk in Edinburgh's West End

The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals. Sign the petition: Call time on corporate courts. #StopISDS act.globaljustice.org.uk/petition-cal...

Songster Penny Stone on it re UK's shot at crushing Palestine Actions www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFLm...

Last week, I was grateful to discuss how we build a better, more inclusive & peaceful world: in the Scottish Parliament, with @caatuk.bsky.social, & at Aberdeen Uni. Taxpayers' money should not fund genocide, survivors of abuse deserve justice, immigration is good, & equality benefits everyone!

Tel Aviv won't sign up to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty because that would mean being open to inspection by the IAEA. a smelly dodge supported by US, UK (of course) and the increasingly warlike EU.

@astra.bsky.social Dear Astra could we chat with you about our new exhibition "Beyond Human Security", inspired by The Age of Insecurity (and by Wendy Brown)? David for Secure Scotland

" . . the UK government’s concept of security is not only not fit for purpose, it is based on making everyone and everything less and less safe." Our response to the UK Defence Review securescotland.substack.com/p/secure-sco...

Amid all the "war footing" madness this is great. " It’s time for the UK to embrace a holistic security strategy that truly addresses the challenges of the 21st century." theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Don't miss our webinar this Wednesday 21 May at 6pm, sharing stories of successful people- and planet-centred cooperation initiatives towards a better world. More details and register: rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/

Our response to this government white paper on immigration

Cop-mobbing seems to be almost standard now in the UK. Sinister and intimidating. Not enhancing security, undermining it. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve... @maggiechapman.bsky.social

With multiple challenges to ‘security’ as usual, what can we best offer as a way forward? Join the discussion with Rethinking Security members to share reflections and resources. Wednesday 26 March, 6.00pm – 7.00pm. For more info & to register, see: rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/

www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202... "Amid the growing unpredictability of United States-Russia relations under the second Trump administration, Europe must pivot from nuclear escapism to a bold agenda of diplomatic engagement on nuclear disarmament."

We need a "military revival" like a hole in the head. It's throwing good money after bad. We need a revival of diplomacy and democratic participation in foreign policy. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Amen!

www.icanw.org/melissa_park... " . . the promotion of and reliance on nuclear deterrence poses an existential security risk for all countries."

substack.com/home/post/p-... Amid renewed talk of deterrents and security guarantees David Mackenzie reflects on the problems with nuclear umbrellas

Strong Scottish contingent at the Nuclear Ban Treaty (TPNW) meeting, including @scottishwilpf see nuclearban.scot @maggiechapman.bsky.social

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm... Huge concern. Those of us hoping for a new Scotland have admired the Irish stance of military neutrality - however flawed.

BREAKING: Australia is now confirmed to observe the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the UN HQ in New York next week. A critical step towards signature. 👏🍎🇺🇳✍️ #nuclearban @nuclearban.bsky.social

substack.com/home/post/p-157065541 Two Different Conferences in One. Áine Beattie on her experience at COP29. "Women’s leadership in climate spaces is now, more than ever, imperative."

substack.com/home/post/p-... The Trident Shambles, Dodgy Rust Buckets and a Welcome Response from Ian Murray @nuclearban.bsky.social

Son of Trident shambles intensifies while current nuke boats ever more decrepit and dangerous. Time to face facts and ease out of the nuclear weapon trap. Begin with attending Ban Treaty meeting in March as observer state. theferret.scot/trident-nucl...

“The book we have been waiting for” sounds like the worst kind of over-blown publisher’s puff, but in this case it might just be accurate. substack.com/home/post/p-...

We are doing our bit to reframe “security”. We have wee bits of explanation of what we think that should be about, in leaflets, in blogs, etc., but we have needed something more. And, behold, without any effort from us, here it is! @astra.bsky.social

substack.com/home/post/p-... UK should attend, as an observer state, the upcoming Third Meeting of States Parties (MSP3) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

WE DID IT 🎉: Rosebank has been ruled unlawful and the oil field’s approval has been overturned. This is incredible news, and monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all. @stopcambo.bsky.social #StopRosebank

www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/nucle... Warped world of PR for nasty weapons, in the light of AWE's pitch for new partners. (AWE runs the UK’s nuke factories.) Mention of the impact of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on investment in nuclear weapons and @nuclearban.bsky.social

Scots - Please write to your MSPs asking them to support Bill Kidd MSP's motion (S6M-16150) on the 4th anniversary of the entry into force as international law of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. You can do so easily at writetothem.com #nuclearban

substack.com/home/post/p-... BANG THE DRUM FOR THE BAN TREATY The importance of celebrating the anniversary of the entry into force as international law of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

substack.com/home/post/p-... "These days the sheer rationality that underpins the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is more and more apparent. " #nuclearban

An Anniversary, a Treaty and a Lively Hope substack.com/inbox/post/1...