25
Jul
07

The end of DESO

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By Evey
Categories: DSEi

The Prime Minister has announced his government’s intention to close the Defence Export Services Organisation – the department that helps to organise arms fairs including DSEi. DESO spends £15m of taxpayers’ money every year promoting the UK arms industry, and its closure represents a huge victory for campaigners against the arms trade. The closure of DSEi’s government backer, coming so soon after the withdrawal of its private backer leaves the arms fair’s future in doubt.

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This blog is all about Nottingham-based opposition to the arms trade. If you would like to be notified about upcoming events and important campaign news, you can subscribe to the mailing list on the web or by sending an e-mail to nottsantimilitarism-subscribe (at) lists.riseup.net.

Events

2008-Oct-10 On The Verge – the Smash EDO film 19:00 at room C11, Portland Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD. On The Verge tells the story of Smash EDO – a long-running and effective campaign against an arms manufacturer in Brighton, and an inspiration for the campaign against Heckler & Koch. Come and see the film the police tried to stop!

2008-Oct-13 Demonstration against Heckler & Koch 16:00 at Easter Park, Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2PX. Monthly picket outside the Nottingham office of arms company Heckler & Koch. Bring banners and placards.

2008-Oct-15 Shut ITT! – Smash EDO mass demo 12:00 at Falmer railway station (three miles from Brighton station). Demonstration against Brighton-based arms manufacturer ITT (formerly EDO). Wear red, bring whistles, banners and drums. If you would like or could provide transport from Nottingham, please get in touch asap.

2008-Oct-25 No Labels, No Lines benefit gig 16:00 at Light House, Chubb Building, Fryer St, Wolverhampton WV1 1HT. Benefit gig for the campaign against Heckler & Koch. The line-up includes jungle DJs, live experimental electronic music, anarcho-punk bands, and exhibits from local artists. Tickets £8 online or £10 on the door.

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