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UK network of the Global Campaign on Military Spending Campaigning for a reduction in military spending and the money rather invested in social progress and peace building.

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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The Government has pledged billions more on military spending this week. Read all about it here demilitarize.org.uk/government-p...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Our AGM is happening tomorrow! A great chance to hear from members of our Steering Group and look ahead to another busy year of campaigning. Full details and the Zoom link on our website demilitarize.org.uk/event/gcoms-...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
The Global Days of Action on Military Spending are coming up. If you or your group have any plans for events, talks or meetings during this time, let us know! We can also help with speakers, information and any other support you need. Get in touch through our website demilitarize.org.uk/contact/
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Our AGM is happening tomorrow! A great chance to hear from members of our Steering Group and look ahead to another busy year of campaigning. Full details and the Zoom link on our website demilitarize.org.uk/event/gcoms-...
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Gcoms-uk annual general meeting
Join us at the next Annual General Meeting on March 31st from 6-7:30 pm as we discuss the current state UK military spending and what we can do about it. We’ll hear from various members of th…
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
The Global Days of Action on Military Spending are coming up. If you or your group have any plans for events, talks or meetings during this time, let us know! We can also help with speakers, information and any other support you need. Get in touch through our website
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We endorse the #GDAMS 2026 Appeal "A Call to Action Against Global Militarization". Your organization can also sign it and take futher action here: actionnetwork.org/forms/gdams-... @demilitarizeday.bsky.social @intpeacebureau.bsky.social @theactionnetwork.bsky.social
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GDAMS 2026 Appeal "A Call to Action Against Global Militarization"
The global security landscape has deteriorated massively in recent years: the number of wars and violent armed conflicts active today is the highest since the end of World War II, erupting across the ...
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Scientists for Global Responsibility @responsiblesci.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at university or A-level? Use those skills for good! Take a look at our Globally Responsible Careers in STEM to help you find a career that helps rather than harms. #BritishScienceWeek www.sgr.org.uk/globally-res... 🧪
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Responsible Science
Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) is a membership organisation promoting responsible science and technology
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) are quickly approaching. We’re calling on the UK government to seriously rethink its plans to increase military spending to 3% of GDP. Will you join us? Send us what you’re planning gcoms.uk@gmail.com #GDAMS2026 #WELFARENOTWARFARE
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Plans to upgrade UK’s own Weapons of Mass Destruction breaches our international obligations & destroys any moral authority we might have had to deter other countries eg Iran from seeking to acquire their own nukes. Instead we should be finally signing UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Our response to the Strategic Defence Review which the government is publishing today. Full statement here: demilitarize.org.uk/sdr-announce...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The latest figures from SIPRI on global military make for sobering reading. Just look at the social benefits we could have achieved if our governments weren't obsessed with ever more arms.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
The latest figures from SIPRI on global military make for sobering reading. Just look at the social benefits we could have achieved if our governments weren't obsessed with ever more arms.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
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Global military spending continues to spiral according to latest figures
Read our report on the latest international figures
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website
demilitarize.org.uk
Global military spending continues to spiral according to latest figures
Read our report on the latest international figures
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
"The current trajectory of increased military spending at the expense of social welfare and international aid is both morally and strategically flawed." Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
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Welfare not Warfare! Tackling Spiralling Military Spending in the UK and Around the World - Labour Outlook
Cutting welfare and aid programs to increase military spending will exacerbate existing social inequalities and worsen global instability, writes Russell Whiting, Global Campaign on Military Spending.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Solidarity to those who are preparing to join the Scottish National Demonstration today. Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer. Please join the demo if you are able
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
"The current trajectory of increased military spending at the expense of social welfare and international aid is both morally and strategically flawed." Our Network Coordinator Russell Whiting writes for Labour Outlook
labouroutlook.org
Welfare not Warfare! Tackling Spiralling Military Spending in the UK and Around the World - Labour Outlook
Cutting welfare and aid programs to increase military spending will exacerbate existing social inequalities and worsen global instability, writes Russell Whiting, Global Campaign on Military Spending.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Women in Black London have regularly been taking action in support of our campaigns. You can read a report of their most recent vigils to support GDAMS 2025 here:
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ACTION REPORT: Women in Black London vigils
Pat Gaffney reports on the GDAMS vigils
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Solidarity to those who are preparing to join the Scottish National Demonstration tomorrow. Time to send a clear message to our politicians that we won't tolerate continued waste on militarism and war while our societies continue to suffer. Please join the demo if you are able
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Latest figures on global military spending show the amount continues to spiral - reaching $2.718 trillion last year. Read the full analysis and figures on our website demilitarize.org.uk/global-milit...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Women in Black London have regularly been taking action in support of our campaigns. You can read a report of their most recent vigils to support GDAMS 2025 here: demilitarize.org.uk/action-repor...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
A new campaign has been established to challenge the EU's drive to spend an additional 800bn Euro on the military in the coming years. Stop ReArm Europe will no doubt be an important part of this campaign - and you can find out more about their work here
stoprearm.org
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
A new campaign has been established to challenge the EU's drive to spend an additional 800bn Euro on the military in the coming years. Stop ReArm Europe will no doubt be an important part of this campaign - and you can find out more about their work here
stoprearm.org
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The 2025 Global Days of Action on Military Spending are happening next month! Check out our preview here and stay tuned for your chance to make a difference.
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Global Days of Action on Military Spending 2025 – Join us!
Join us to take action from April 10 – May 9
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Britain is going to increase the amount of money it lends other countries so they can buy UK made weapons. Another £2 bn found!
reuters.com
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The 2025 Global Days of Action on Military Spending are happening soon! Check out our preview here and stay tuned for your chance to make a difference.
demilitarize.org.uk
Global Days of Action on Military Spending 2025 – Join us!
Join us to take action from April 10 – May 9
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
"Even the idea that Britain should ramp up military spending for a new regional security project does not make sense in its own terms."
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The Real Reason Behind Starmer’s Military Spending Drive | Novara Media
Keir Starmer’s rearmament agenda is not about security - it’s a bid to appease Donald Trump, writes Khem Rogaly.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Britain is going to increase the amount of money it lends other countries so they can buy UK made weapons. Another £2 billion found!
reuters.com
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
"Even the idea that Britain should ramp up military spending for a new regional security project does not make sense in its own terms." novaramedia.com/2025/03/13/t...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Our response to the appalling announcement yesterday that the UK is to cut billions from helping the most vulnerable people on the planet and instead buy more bombs Full report here demilitarize.org.uk/campaigners-...
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
The UK is set to spend billions of pounds more on the military in coming years as the government commits to 2.5% of GDP. We'll be working to oppose this and that work starts at our AGM. Register now for the Zoom link buff.ly/3EbQqHc
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
We're delighted that Prof Ron Smith from Birkbeck will be joining us for our AGM to discuss the future of military spending in the UK. Register now for the Zoom link buff.ly/3EbQqHc
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
LESS THAN 2 WEEKS UNTIL OUR!! Register now for the Zoom link buff.ly/3EbQqHc
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Politicians continue to call for billions of pounds more in military spending - while the climate crisis rages and so many social problems go untacked.
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EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas
Russia poses an existential threat to the EU’s security, says foreign policy chief Kallas.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
OUR AGM IS HAPPENING SOON!! Register now for the Zoom link buff.ly/3EbQqHc
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
There are media reports today (from a source we won't link to) that the proposed target of spending 2.5% of GDP on the military could be delayed until after the next General Election. We'll await the full details and any official announcement before commenting fully.
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GCOMS UK @gcomsuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
www.thenational.scot/news/2476670...
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UK Government blasted over ‘staggering’ plan to prioritise investing in arms firms
The UK Government has been blasted over new plans to prioritise UK based defence firms for investment ...
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