Don't Bomb Syria!
Bulletin from the Stop the War Coalition
Why Stop the War opposes bombing Syria by UK or Russia
Despite the chaos created by the last nearly fifteen years of wars. Despite widespread opposition to further wars. Despite defeat in parliament last time they tried, the Tory government is pushing for a vote for more war on Syria.
The Labour Conference has voted overwhelmingly to adopt a policy opposing British intervention in Syria without UN agreement. With Russia now joining the bombing of Syria, we do not know whether that UN agreement is more likely. Stop the War opposes Russian bombs falling on Syria, just as we have consistently opposed all the bombing in that country, including the secret bombing by UK pilots.
As Jeremy Corbyn said in his conference speech on Tuesday, the last thing war-torn Syria needs is more bombs. The Tories' idea that dropping more munitions on Syria is going to help solve the refugee crisis is preposterous.
Stop the War opposes any intervention with or without a UN resolution. "Look at the consequences of UN authorised wars in Afghanistan and Libya," says Stop the War's convenor Lindsey German.
This week a Stop the War open letter, Time to stop bombing and make peace in Syria and Yemen, was signed by actor Mark Rylance, singer Charlotte Church, Unite union leader Len McCluskey, Caroline Lucas MP, musician Brian Eno, Nobel Peace Prize winner Mairead Maguire, writer Michael Rosen, Clive Lewis MP, and many more.
Popular opposition to further war played a crucial role in stopping Cameron's last push for bombing in 2013. We need to up the stakes once again.
Join the mass protests against government policies at the Tory party conference
Tens of thousands will join the protests against a range of government policies at the Tory party conference, 3-7 October, including the mass demonstration called by the TUC this Sunday 4 October.
Stop the War is organising a Cut War Not Welfare bloc on Sunday's TUC anti-austerity march. We will be there for all the protests over the week, which includes Stop the War's public meeting Don't Bomb Syria: Stop the Spread of War on Tuesday 6 October (see below).
Protest makes a difference, please do join us in Manchester if you can. There are coaches from around the country going to the TUC demonstration on Sunday.
If you live in London, Stop the War has a coach going to Manchester for the TUC demonstration. Return tickets are just £10/£5 concessions. Phone our office to book your seat and if you would like to help out on Sunday: 020 7561 4830.
Leaving 7am: ULU/Student Central, Malet Street, WC1E 7HY to Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6FU
Returning 18.30: Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6FU to ULU, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY
Manchester Public meetingDon’t bomb Syria - Stop the spread of war6 October, 6.30pm
Friends Meeting House
6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS
Speakers include:
Clive Lewis MP
Richard Burgon MP
Lindsey German national convenor, Stop the War Coalition
Peter Brierley father of soldier killed in Iraq war
Why Stop the War opposes bombing Syria by UK or Russia
Despite the chaos created by the last nearly fifteen years of wars. Despite widespread opposition to further wars. Despite defeat in parliament last time they tried, the Tory government is pushing for a vote for more war on Syria.
The Labour Conference has voted overwhelmingly to adopt a policy opposing British intervention in Syria without UN agreement. With Russia now joining the bombing of Syria, we do not know whether that UN agreement is more likely. Stop the War opposes Russian bombs falling on Syria, just as we have consistently opposed all the bombing in that country, including the secret bombing by UK pilots.
As Jeremy Corbyn said in his conference speech on Tuesday, the last thing war-torn Syria needs is more bombs. The Tories' idea that dropping more munitions on Syria is going to help solve the refugee crisis is preposterous.
Stop the War opposes any intervention with or without a UN resolution. "Look at the consequences of UN authorised wars in Afghanistan and Libya," says Stop the War's convenor Lindsey German.
This week a Stop the War open letter, Time to stop bombing and make peace in Syria and Yemen, was signed by actor Mark Rylance, singer Charlotte Church, Unite union leader Len McCluskey, Caroline Lucas MP, musician Brian Eno, Nobel Peace Prize winner Mairead Maguire, writer Michael Rosen, Clive Lewis MP, and many more.
Popular opposition to further war played a crucial role in stopping Cameron's last push for bombing in 2013. We need to up the stakes once again.
- Lindsey German: Why bombing Syria by Russia or UK, with or without UN agreement, should be opposed »
- Stop the War Statement: Syria, Labour party policy, and Russian intervention »
Join the mass protests against government policies at the Tory party conference
Tens of thousands will join the protests against a range of government policies at the Tory party conference, 3-7 October, including the mass demonstration called by the TUC this Sunday 4 October.
Stop the War is organising a Cut War Not Welfare bloc on Sunday's TUC anti-austerity march. We will be there for all the protests over the week, which includes Stop the War's public meeting Don't Bomb Syria: Stop the Spread of War on Tuesday 6 October (see below).
Protest makes a difference, please do join us in Manchester if you can. There are coaches from around the country going to the TUC demonstration on Sunday.
If you live in London, Stop the War has a coach going to Manchester for the TUC demonstration. Return tickets are just £10/£5 concessions. Phone our office to book your seat and if you would like to help out on Sunday: 020 7561 4830.
Leaving 7am: ULU/Student Central, Malet Street, WC1E 7HY to Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6FU
Returning 18.30: Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6FU to ULU, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HY
Manchester Public meetingDon’t bomb Syria - Stop the spread of war6 October, 6.30pm
Friends Meeting House
6 Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS
Speakers include:
Clive Lewis MP
Richard Burgon MP
Lindsey German national convenor, Stop the War Coalition
Peter Brierley father of soldier killed in Iraq war
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