arms trade

UK campaigners seek to appeal ‘very disappointing’ verdict on arms exports to Saudi Arabia

12/07/2017@03:01:42

12JUL17.- Campaigners have said they will appeal a High Court decision which allows the UK Government to continue exporting arms to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen. The verdict came despite global concern over the use of these weapons against civilians.

UK Conservative government licensed £4.1 billion in arms to Middle East since May 2015

03JUN17.- As the UK prepares to go to the polls, it is worth remembering that the current UK government now under Prime Minister Theresa May, proudly sells weapons to some of the most violent abusers of human rights on the planet.