Creating a world free from nuclear weapons

Nuclear Free Hackney

According to the UN “Nuclear weapons are the most dangerous weapons on earth… One can destroy a whole city, potentially killing millions, and jeopardizing the natural environment and lives of future generations through its long-term catastrophic effects. The dangers from such weapons arise from their very existence.”  That is just one, yet there are thousands and we are at constant risk from devastating accident – let alone deliberate use.

As Mayor I will see that Hackney Council joins a growing list of Nuclear Ban Communities.

I will work with the Pensions Committee to remove any obstacles to the total divestment of the council’s pension fund from companies involved in the testing and manufacture of nuclear weapons.

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Under my leadership, Hackney Council will declare its support for the United Nations ‘Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons’ – The Ban Treaty.  This is an historic treaty which prohibits its signatories from developing, testing and using nuclear weapons.

I recognise the urgent necessity of creating a world free from nuclear weapons and will denounce the United Kingdom Government’s refusal to sign or ratify this landmark treaty.

Furthermore, a Green council will call on the United Kingdom Government to work for global denuclearisation by:

  • Signing and ratifying the UN Ban Treaty, thereby joining the global majority of countries opposed to nuclear weapons.
  • Canceling the replacement of Trident, Britain’s nuclear weapons system.
  • Utilising all diplomatic avenues possible to work towards a nuclear-free world including lobbying our two MPs.

Previous Green Party action on this issue

Caroline Lucas (Green Party MP) showing support for the global Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (2021)

https://twitter.com/CarolineLucas/status/1352572269533523969

Caroline Lucas  challenges Boris Johnson over a plan to increase the UK’s nuclear capabilities by more than 40% (2021)

https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1371858555389759491

Backing Hackney Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s continued call for divestment (2021)

https://twitter.com/HackneyPSC/status/1466456732524285956?s=20&t=cRkHasq3YP2SCi5ak5nA3A

Twitter thread about divestment (2021)

https://twitter.com/Zoe4Hackney/status/1458720460288544770?s=20&t=cRkHasq3YP2SCi5ak5nA3A

Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Hackney Green Party) calling for Hackney Council divestment (2020)

https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2020/09/25/green-campaigners-town-hall-pension-fund-investments-arms-trade/

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