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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.

As we send seasonal greetings, the NHS is facing acute winter pressure — with resident doctors in England set to strike 17–22 December. This moment underlines why Conscience is needed more than ever: public money should protect life and build peace, not be diverted towards war and preparation for war.

At this year’s National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony, Academy Award–winning actor and long-standing Conscience supporter Sir Mark Rylance delivered a powerful public letter calling for the UK to uphold the right of conscientious objection in the face of escalating global conflict. Reflecting on the rising toll of civilian casualties — especially children — he questions why taxpayers are compelled to fund war through the military portion of their taxes

At events like the Alternative Remembrance Ceremony, we are reminded that we are part of a broad, principled, and compassionate community committed to challenging militarism and building a more peaceful future.

The UK likes to see itself as a force for peace and stability. Yet when we look at where our money goes, a very different picture emerges. Each year, Britain spends over £50 billion on defence, while just a tiny fraction of that is directed towards peacebuilding.

Next week marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, acts that ushered in the nuclear age with unfathomable destruction and loss of life.

As wars rage in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond, how can we advocate for peace and shift public thinking away from militarism? What role does education play in building a more peaceful future?

On 3rd May 2025, we took part in a powerful global conversation hosted by NWTRCC. The event brought together decades of experience, tactical wisdom...

Every International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women across the world and recognise the struggles that remain.

Keir Starmer’s announcement to increase military spending marks a dangerous shift towards war and militarism, echoing Trumpism

This International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, let the Doomsday Clock be more than a symbol of despair

On a crisp November morning, as I travelled from North London to Euston with a wreath of white poppies in my arms, I noticed two people...

Discover how Conscience joined global advocates in Lubeck to push for Peacebuilding at the 17th International Conference

Upcoming Alternative Remembrance Sunday - Read more details here

Conscience has attended every International conference on War Tax Resistance since the first in 1986, we aim to send 2 staff members...

It is widely anticipated that Labour will win the upcoming general election of 4 th July, with Keir Starmer replacing Rishi Sunak as British

As the general election approaches, political parties are unveiling policies to attract voters...

The Friend recently published an article by Robin Brookes: "I first came across the organisation ‘Conscience: Taxes for Peace Not War’ in...

As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day, the echoes of history reverberate with a call to action. My recent visit to Auschwitz underscored...

At its core, The National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony remains a powerful testament to the original message of the remembrance campaign