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Dear John McDonnell,
I’m sure every reader of Peace News is aware that you are a man of principle with an impressive record of standing up for peace and justice – and that your are an outstanding Labour MP.
I’ve read your long, thoughtful statement explaining why you support the British government arming Ukraine.
Putting aside the fundamental…
Britain is sending uranium weapons to be used in Ukraine. That was revealed in a parliamentary written answer from junior defence minister baroness Annabel Goldie on 20 March, first reported by Declassified UK the next day.
The advanced Challenger 2 tanks that Britain is exporting to Ukraine will be sent with
CHARM 3 armour-piercing depleted uranium (DU) rounds, Goldie confirmed.
CND general secretary Kate Hudson responded: ‘Like in Iraq, the addition of depleted…
