The government’s suspension of arms sales to Israel, while possibly temporary, shows the impact of the months of protests, argues Clementine Russell Though it can sometimes be hard to see the policy impact of consistent protesting, the government’s latest decision to suspend arms sales to Israel whilst ministers carry out a policy review is reflective of the pressure that protests have put on the new Labour government.
  • Awoo [she/her]
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    3 months ago

    Arms sales to Israel have been one of the key factors in the UK’s complicity in genocide. According to Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), UK industry provides 15%, by value, of the US-made F35 stealth combat aircraft that has been used in the bombardment of Gaza.

    If the UK provides 15% of an F35 how much of a pain is that to shift to a different country? What specific parts is it and where else can they be acquired?

    • da_gay_pussy_eatah [she/her]
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      3 months ago

      The better question is, will they stop shipping the F35 parts to be assembled, presumably in America? My guess is no