Thursday, June 16, 2016

U.K.: Thank you for speaking out on UK arms sales - PETITION UPDATE

Amnesty International UK

     I want you to know that more than 21,000 others joined you calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent action and to stop selling arms to the Saudi Arabia-led coalition bombing Yemen.
Together, we’ve put real pressure on the government over the last fortnight – and with great results. We’ve had people from across the political spectrum raising our concerns.

     We delivered your signatures to Downing Street last week, joined by MPs from all four major parties.
     We also attended a Westminster Hall debate on Saudi Arabia, human rights and arms sales in which our evidence featured prominently.
We’ll continue to put pressure on the government to stop fuelling the atrocities in Yemen – and we’ll be in touch again if there’s anything else you could help with.
     Thank you again for all your support,
     Laura Trevelyan
     Priority Campaign Manager
     Amnesty International UK

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