CND condemns the return of US nuclear weapons to Britain: get involved with our campaign to stop this extremely dangerous and destabilising development!
Since April 2022, there has been growing evidence that the US intends to use RAF Lakenheath as a major part of NATO’s nuclear weapons infrastructure in Europe. US budget documents show that the base’s weapons storage silos are being upgraded to store the new B61-12 guided nuclear bomb, and new dormitory buildings are being built to house additional military personnel needed for any potential nuclear weapons mission. Washington also intends to double the amount of nuclear-capable F-35 aircraft it has stationed at Lakenheath to 54, as part of efforts to increase its military presence in Europe.
CND supporters have repeatedly protested at RAF Lakenheath and across the country since we first heard the news, with our most recent initiative a day of action earlier this year. We are also legally challenging development works at the base.
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US nuclear weapons coming to Britain make us all a target in any nuclear war. This is a national issue – we want everyone to understand what a nuclear attack would mean for them.
The UK government can stop this from happening. If we show enough public resistance we can press them to reject these plans and prevent these terrible weapons from making us a target.
US nuclear weapons coming to Britain make us all a target in any nuclear war. This is a national problem not a regional one – we want everyone to understand what a nuclear attack would mean for them.
Actions you can take to get involved with the campaign:
- Come along to the peace camp at the base – organised by the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace – July 13th-25th
- Get involved: sign the call for no US nukes on UK soil
- Write to the UK government to demand: don’t put Britain on the nuclear front line
- Order materials such as leaflets and petitions to raise awareness
- Download a poster for display on a stall or in your window
110 nuclear bombs were stored at the airbase but they were removed in 2008 following persistent popular protest. Without public opposition, led by CND, they would still be here today. We stopped these weapons before – will you help us stop them again?
For more details please see CND’s briefing on the subject