Quakers protest at arms fair

Quakers joined other protesters at the DSEi last week

by Symon Hill 23rd September 2011

Quakers joined in blockades and sit-ins in protest at the London arms fair last week, while many more Friends took part in lawful demonstrations.  Friends from Bedfordshire went so far as to hire a coach to travel to London and lobby their MPs. Quaker banners were prominent when around 150 people gathered for a multifaith silent vigil on the eve of the fair.