Andrew Smith is a spokesperson for Campaign Against Arms Trade and tweets @CAATuk
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Published in: openDemocracyUKTurkish democracy is deteriorating into authoritarianism, so why is the UK turning a blind-eye?As Europe is distancing itself from Erdogan's increasingly authoritarian regime, the UK is getting closer. Is it to...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKDebunking the myths that underpin Britain's arms exports to Saudi ArabiaThe five main arguments for the UK to keep exporting arms to Saudi Arabia all hold little water.
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?The EU could be about to give a 3.5 billion euro subsidy to arms companiesDo we want a social Europe that invests in people and peace, or do we want one that focuses on arms, militarism and war?
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Published in: openDemocracyUKSaudi forces are killing civilians in Yemen, so why is the UK still arming the regime?Did the British government lie in court about Saudi arms deals?
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Published in: openDemocracyUKWhy is the government so close to BAE Systems?The British government has a very cosy relationship with the people arming Saudi Arabia.
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Published in: openDemocracyUK"They told me they were going to cut my penis if I didn’t give them the information"A refugee from Bahrain discribes how the UK's close ally treats those who demand democracy.