Show Notes
This Q:Witness we discuss the tide of militarisation in Britain and how to take action to stop it. The belief that military solutions are superior is one of the things that makes war more likely. From cadets in state schools to Armed Forces Day, we hear how new initiatives amount to a deliberate militarisation of society to counteract falling support for Britain’s wars. We hear about the movement to challenge militarism in Britain. Suki Ferguson, debut interviewer, speaks to Ellis Brooks and Sam Walton who work to challenge militarism in education and across society. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Payne speaks to Scottish Parliamentary Engagement Officer Mairi Campbell-Jack about Quaker work in Scotland to increase transparency and scrutiny of military involvement in schools. Don’t forget our questionnaire; we want to know what you think! http://forms.quaker.org.uk/qpsw-comms-survey-2017/ www.quaker.org.uk/militarism • Short film, the Unseen March | www.unseenmarch.org.uk • Veterans for Peace UK | http://vfpuk.org • New Film | http://War.School • INSPIRE Peace project | www.oasisacademymediacityuk.org/content/inspire • Forces Watch | www.forceswatch.net • Quaker Council for European Affairs | www.qcea.org/peace • Child Soldiers International UK | www.child-soldiers.org/uk o Child Soldiers International report: www.child-soldiers.org/news/british-army-is-targeting-working-class-young-people-report-shows • Our stories | www.quaker.org.uk/stories-witness
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