25th March 2011

Thousands will be marching against the cuts

by Symon Hill

Quakers will gather in London this Saturday alongside thousands of people from other faith groups in a major national protest against the government cuts. The groups, who will…

18th March 2011

American conscientious objector wins appeal

by Symon Hill

A conscientious objector in the US has won his appeal for discharge from the navy despite anti-Quaker insults used by an officer investigating his claim.

18th March 2011

Japanese earthquake and Friends

by Symon Hill

Japanese Friends have met to discern God’s guidance on how they can best respond to the suffering caused by last week’s earthquake and tsunami. They have also thanked Quakers…

18th March 2011

Under 18 recruitment setback

by Symon Hill

Quakers have expressed disappointment with a committee of MPs who have recommended keeping the minimum age of military recruitment at sixteen. The UK is the only country in Europe…

18th March 2011

Cardiff compromise

by Symon Hill

Friends in Cardiff have supported a compromise in a controversy over the use of their Meeting house.

Threat to  soup runs
11th March 2011

Threat to soup runs

by Symon Hill
Straw bales for San Diego
11th March 2011

Straw bales for San Diego

by Symon Hill
11th March 2011

Legal challenge to cuts

by Symon Hill

Conflict over cuts to housing benefit is set to move to the courts.  The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has launched legal action against the government.

11th March 2011

International Women’s Day

by Symon Hill

Quakers were among those marking International Women’s Day on Tuesday. 

4th March 2011

‘Discharge as of right’

by Ian Kirk-Smith

There has been progress on the issue of ‘discharge as of right’ for young soldiers.

4th March 2011

David Cameron defends arms sales

by Symon Hill

The prime minister has strongly defended his government’s role in the arms trade. His comments follow revelations that the UK authorities had authorised arms sales to a number of…

4th March 2011

Fair Trade Way launched

by Symon Hill

Quakers in the north-west of England are at the centre of a plan to launch the ‘Fair Trade Way’ as a long-distance footpath this week. The eighty-five mile route begins at…