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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.

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

Two decades after 7/7, Gill Hicks’ message still resonates: we can’t use military force against an ideology. In this personal reflection, our Education Officer shares how one woman’s courage and compassion continue to inspire peacebuilding today.

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.

The decision by the United States to join Israel’s escalating war on Iran is a reckless, illegal and dangerous

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

The Biden administration’s decision to permit Ukraine to deploy missile against targets inside Russia is profoundly troubling

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...

We call for continued efforts to bring about a ceasefire and de-escalation of violence, the release of hostages, access to humanitarian aid