Ahead of the International Anti-War Conference this weekend, TSSA General Secretary Maryam Eslamdoust writes on why working people should not foot the bill for an arms race at the expense of public services.
Tag: Military Spending
CND calls for new direction as defence secretary resigns amid military spending row
Following the resignation of John Healey as Defence Secretary, CND is calling for the government to take a new direction.
Iran war cost of living crisis looms as Starmer prepares to announce more money for military
CND urges the government to prioritise spending to address the cost of living crisis, not yet more funds for war.
British Nuclear Jets Programme Costs ‘Unrealistic’ – CND
The ‘blank cheque’ approach to the spiralling costs of replacing Britain’s nuclear submarines us being applied to Britain’s nuclear-capable jets.
We need money for education, the NHS and welfare, not more military spending – Louise Regan, NEU
At the TUC Congress, Louise Regan, National Education Union, spoke in favour of the motion "Wages not Weapons", withdrawing support for increases in defence spending.
Wages not Weapons: Trade unions overturn support for military spending hikes – CND
"This sends a strong message to the Starmer government to change direction away from its disastrous war drive."
Trade unionists unite to demand Wages Not Weapons ahead of TUC Congress
10 different trade unions have launched the Wages Not Weapons campaign in support of the UCU's motion at TUC Congress next week.
We’re paying the price of Starmer’s war drive with a fresh round of austerity – Andrew Murray, Stop the War
Andrew Murray, Stop the War Coalition, calls for trade unionists to take a stand against Starmer's war drive ahead of TUC Congress 2025.
Trump, China and the Militarisation Drive
Jenny Clegg takes a deep dive into Trump's militarisation drive and Starmer's backing of the special relationship - whatever the costs.
When is a black hole not a black hole?
Steve Howell looks at how the government is enthusiastically signing up to plans for increased military spending- despite its claims of a fiscal 'black hole'.