Blockade at AWE Burghfield. Photo: James Clayton.
Friend joins Burghfield blockade
Seven protestors formed a blockade of Burghfield Atomic Weapons Establishment
by Tara Craig
3rd April 2015
Emma Anthony of Oxford Area Meeting was one of seven protesters who formed a blockade at Burghfield Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) on Monday 30 March.
The protesters arrived at Burghfield at 6.30am, chained their hands together and lay in the gateway to prevent vehicles from entering the base.
The blockade followed an ecumenical vigil for peace held the day before at Aldermaston AWE. Both events were inspired by the events of Holy Week, the organisers said. They were also timed to coincide with MPs’ return to their constituencies in the build-up to the general election.
Campaigners hope that MPs will take back the message that the renewal of Trident is a vote loser.
