Calder Valley peace group continues campaign for nuclear disarmament after MPs vote to renew Trident

On 18th July 2016 from 6pm – 7pm, many passing drivers on the main road through Hebden Bridge showed support for a well-attended protest, organised by Calder Valley CND for Peace & Justice, against the renewal of Trident. At the same time, MPs were debating the issue in Parliament. Continue reading

Please ask your MP to vote No to Trident in House of Commons on Monday 18th July

On Monday 18th July, MPs will vote on whether to renew Trident, Britain’s nuclear weapons system. It is made up of 4  submarines – one of which is always on patrol – carrying up to 40 nuclear warheads on board.

Calder Valley people have lobbied their MPs to vote No to Trident

Yesterday members of Calder Valley CND for peace and justice lobbied their MPs Holly Lynch (Halifax) and Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley) in Parliament. Continue reading