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Stop insuring new fossil fuels, faith leaders urge Lloyd’s
25 April 2023
Quakers have joined other faiths from across the spectrum in pressing Lloyd's of London to do more to tackle climate change.
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Quaker in same-sex marriage barred from entire term as church leader
19 April 2023
A gay Quaker prevented from taking up her position as a President for Churches Together in England (CTE) says the organisation must continue to evolve to stop history repeating itself.
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Young Quakers balance listening with speaking truth to power
13 April 2023
At Junior Yearly Meeting 2023, young Quakers explored the theme of speaking truth to power.
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Quakers back 'The Big One' climate protests
4 April 2023
Quakers from across Britain are travelling to London to take part in The Big One climate demonstrations outside the Houses of Parliament.
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Quakers disappointed by revised UK net zero strategy
31 March 2023
Quakers in Britain have expressed profound disappointment and concern that the revised net zero strategy announced on 30 March provides so little of what is needed to meet the vast challenge of ending the fossil fuel era.
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Quaker voice heard at crunch climate talks
28 March 2023
Quakers were an integral part of a global scientists' report this month which delivered a 'final warning' on the climate crisis.
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Quakers lobby political party on democracy and justice
22 March 2023
If elected, Labour must focus on prevention, rehabilitation, and restorative justice to repair the criminal justice system, Quakers say.
