Labour CND

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Labour CND
AbbreviationLCND
Formation1979; 45 years ago (1979)
Location
  • United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Main organ
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Parent organisation
Labour Party
AffiliationsCentre-Left Grassroots Alliance
Websitewww.labourcnd.org.uk

Labour CND (Lab CND) is a 'Specialist Section' of Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, specifically relating to CND-supporting members the Labour Party.

History

Labour CND was established in 1979 and exists to this day. High-profile members of Labour CND include the former Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn MP, former MPs Alice Mahon and until his death in 2019, Walter Wolfgang. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw were once members as young MPs.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Politics: New Labour MPs bring CND back to parliament". The Independent. 1998-02-10. Retrieved 2023-11-03.

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