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Free article: ‘We are all grassroots Quakers.’ Yearly Meeting 2024: The Friend’s coverage of Yearly Meeting preparation sessions and special interest meetings continues. thefriend.org/article/yearly…

Celebrating 400 year anniversary of the birth of George Fox with the @BritishQuakers in Bournville, Birmingham. “Be still and cool on mind and spirit” ~ George Fox #Quakers #ChurchesTogether

🗣️ Important reminder: All MPs can now correct the official record when they make a mistake. This improvement to the parliamentary correction system comes after campaigning from Full Fact. We hope to see our politicians lead by example.

In his speech to the European Political Community today, PM @Kier_Starmer_PM says, 'We will never withdraw' from the European Convention on Human Rights. He says Churchill was among the chief architects of the convention. So what's the #ECHR been doing for us... @Kalayaan

Join us this week for our Fox Fell 400 week celebration, packed with talks, tours, family activities and more! See the full programme 🔗 bit.ly/3RN91xd #GeorgeFox400 #Cumbria #SwarthmoorHall

Today marks the anniversary of the Trinity nuclear test. Survivors have long warned about nuclear weapons' dangers without receiving justice. As Bernice Gutierrez said, "Justice delayed is justice denied." It's time for reparations and ending these inhumane weapons. #NuclearBan

‘Dr Mike Galsworthy, chair of European Movement UK, said: “The IMF projections for the UK make for grim reading… “Cutting off our relationship with the EU has simply drained the life out of the country. Fortunately, none of this is irreversible”’ independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

With incredibly harrowing scenes coming out of #Gaza, it can feel very overwhelming not knowing how you can help from what feels like a such a big distance. Here are some ways you can support our life-saving mission in Gaza➡️ fundraising@uk-med.org / 0300 140 9984

Worth a read. Transcript courtesy of @mrjamesob excellent book. This is how UKIP sold us #brexit. This is what Farage and his supporters said to justify the single biggest act of self harm a country has enacted. Don't need to agree, just look at the election results.

In recent weeks, tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Israel demanding that the Israeli authorities agree a ceasefire agreement and negotiate the release of hostages. Families of hostages are continuing their march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem today.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy urges immediate ceasefire during Israel visit bbc.in/3WnlcUe

Today is #NonBinaryPeoplesDay! Bath Quaker Meeting is a Visible Space where LGBTQIA+ people are welcome! #NonbinaryAwarenessDay #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay #NonBinaryPride

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Now is the time to bring an end to the terrible war in Gaza, starting with an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is high time for the parties to show the political courage and political will to finally reach a deal.

All shall be well... #DAQC #QuakersDublin #QuakersIreland

Quaker co-founder George Fox was remembered this week in one of the places where he was imprisoned cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-… #GeorgeFox400

MAP's team in #Gaza were among the first to respond to the emergency, and we are one of the only international organisations still working to provide humanitarian and medical services. Find out more about the impact your donations have: map.org.uk/news/archive/p…