Northern Friends Peace Board’s trustees have written to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, as well as to the leaders of the main opposition parties, urging diplomatic and…
The silent protest against fracking held on Pendle Hill at the weekend prompted Quakers to organise other events earlier in April.
Faith has a central role to play in politics and the general election campaign, according to the archbishops of Canterbury and York.
The Ammerdown Group, which includes Quaker Peace & Social Witness, has issued a briefing paper ahead of the general election.
An exhibition entitled ‘Making Connections: a Journey of Transformation’ was launched at Friends House on 4 May. It features a series of narrative paintings by Jill Green, of…
The government’s draft air quality plan has been branded ‘woefully inadequate’ by Friends of the Earth.
Three Eva Koch Scholars will spend six weeks at the Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre between July and August exploring subjects and issues of relevance and importance to Friends in…
Members of London Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) protested outside Lockheed Martin’s offices on Lower Regent Street, London on 27 April.
The decision to call a general election has stopped work on the Prisons and Courts Bill. This ‘resets the clock on much needed prison reform plans and creates uncertainty about…
Quakers across Britain are engaging with the general election, called for Thursday 8 June. The campaign is an opportunity to highlight Quaker concerns, particularly on important…
Families and children with an accompanying adult will be welcomed to a day visit at Friends House on Friday June 2.
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