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7 arrested during blockade of RAF Lakenheath, 26 April 2025

• 7 activists arrested during blockade of RAF Lakenheath
• 250 people gathered to blockade base in opposition to return of US nuclear weapons to Britain
• Action occured on final day of two-week peace camp organised by Lakenheath Alliance for Peace

CND, 26 Apr 25

Seven people were arrested during a blockade that closed the main gate of RAF Lakenheath today, during peaceful protests in opposition to any return of US nuclear weapons to the Suffolk air base.

250 people from across the country – as well as international delegates – participated in the demonstration and blockade, which marked the final day of the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace peace camp. There has been acontinuous presence of campaigners outside the main gate of the base since 14 April, as well as events highlighting Lakenheath’s role in Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, the role of the military in climate breakdown, and NATO’s nuclear network in Europe.

CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt said:

“Solidarity with the seven people who were arrested as part of this successful action which shut down the main entrance to RAF Lakenheath for over three hours. Rather than arresting people for peacefully protesting the return of US nuclear weapons to Britain and the base’s role in supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the police should be investigating the clear violations of international law being facilitated by both the British government and US bases in Britain. Nuclear weapons don’t make us safer, they make us a target. We’re going to keep on protesting at these bases to stop US nuclear dangers. We want an end to these US bases in Britain.”

April 28, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized