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George Robertson’s recent intervention reflects a dangerous idea gaining ground in British politics: that if the government wants to spend more on the military, it should look to welfare to make room for it. Conscience rejects this false choice. Real security is not built through war preparation alone, but through housing, healthcare, stable communities, diplomacy and peacebuilding. Britain needs priorities that protect people and fund peace, not war.

Our first Supporters’ Panel met on 26 March, bringing together long-standing and new supporters to help shape Conscience’s work for taxes for peace. Key themes included keeping the panel practical, meeting quarterly with flexible involvement, growing our reach through stronger messaging and alliances, and exploring conscientious objection responsibly while safeguarding public services. Our next meeting will be in May.

International Women’s Day is a chance to recognise women who show courage, leadership and integrity, even when doing so comes at a personal cost.

Conscience is deeply alarmed by the ongoing US and Israeli military attacks on Iran. Airstrikes on major cities and threats of further escalation risk igniting a catastrophic regional war with devastating human consequences.

On 27 January 2026, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 85 seconds to midnight, representing the closest we have ever been to global catastrophe

On 3 January 2026, the United States launched strikes in Venezuela and seized President Nicolás Maduro. Whatever you think of his government, bombing and abduction are not a route to democracy. Conscience opposes military intervention and imposed regime change and calls for the UK to uphold international law. This is also a public finance question: our taxes should build peace, not bankroll violence.