‘Strengthening Solidarity with Ukraine’ – Motion to Green Party Autumn conference 2026

Ukraine solidarity activists in the Green Party of England and Wales, organised in the Green Ukraine Solidarity network, have put together the following motion to it's upcoming Autumn conference (2-4 October 2026, Brighton). It is proposed by British-Ukrainian activist and GPEW member Valentina Butenko. From 24 to 31 July Green members can add themselves as co-proposers … Continue reading ‘Strengthening Solidarity with Ukraine’ – Motion to Green Party Autumn conference 2026

Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026

The following motion on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers detained and tortured by Russia has been submitted to the 2026 TUC Congress – the conference of trade unions representing the great majority of organised workers in the UK – by the National Union of Mineworkers. TUC Congress 2023 overwhelmingly passed strong policy in solidarity … Continue reading Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026

OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON

On 20 June, the Stop the War Coalition is hosting a major International Conference Against War in London. Back in January, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign wrote to Lindsey German, Convenor of StW, stressing that any credible discussion on the war must include those directly affected by Russia’s unprovoked invasion — particularly Ukrainian trade unionists and … Continue reading OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON

Andriy Melnyk, Leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists

It is high time to think differently, to reconsider which persons and movements are worthy of cherishing. John-Paul Himka Andriy Melnyk was the leader of the entire Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) in 1938-40 and of its Melnyk faction thereafter, until his death in 1964. He remained in his grave in Luxembourg until in late … Continue reading Andriy Melnyk, Leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists

Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts

A briefing note produced in response to a request from trade union comrades Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is not about defending the policies or stances of the Ukrainian government, on either domestic or foreign affairs. We organise with trade unions and the left in Ukraine to oppose their government’s right-wing policies; this includes left-wing activists who … Continue reading Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts

Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026)

Founding Member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Peter Duncan, on right, at a meeting of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign in Parliament Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026) Founding Member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign It is with deep sadness that we mark the death of our friend, comrade, and founding member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, Peter “Pete” … Continue reading Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026)

An open letter to UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has sent the following to UK Deputy Prime Minister and Labour MP for Tottenham David Lammy. Dear David, On 13 April you tweeted a photo with US Vice President JD Vance, saying: “Great to catch up with my friend @JDVance today in DC following his talks in Pakistan. “It is vital that … Continue reading An open letter to UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

On the Frontline of Resistance and Renewal: Voices From Ukraine’s Mining Cities

An aid mission by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign to the Donbas has recently taken place, following an urgent appeal from the NGPU for essential supplies. Published here is a report by writer and activist Sian Norris was part of the delegation, which was funded through direct solidarity from UK trade unions – GMB, UNISON, UNITE, … Continue reading On the Frontline of Resistance and Renewal: Voices From Ukraine’s Mining Cities

For Your Freedom and Ours: Ukrainians and East Europeans Join 500,000 March against Far‑Right Hate

Half a million people filled the streets of central London in one of the largest anti‑far‑right demonstrations Britain has seen in many years. A festival of solidarity stretching from Park Lane to Whitehall, by the time the front of the march reached Whitehall, the back was still only just leaving the starting point. The Together Alliance demonstration … Continue reading For Your Freedom and Ours: Ukrainians and East Europeans Join 500,000 March against Far‑Right Hate

Термінове звернення до українців у Великій Британії: Приєднайтесь до маршу проти ультраправих

У суботу, 28 березня, тисячі людей зберуться в центрі Лондона на акцію «Марш разом» — масштабну демонстрацію, яку підтримують понад 80 організацій громадянського суспільства, профспілок, громадських об'єднань і культурних діячів. Її мета проста і невідкладна: протистояти зростанню ультраправих. Для багатьох українців у Великій Британії це може здатися суто британською внутрішньою справою. Але це не так. … Continue reading Термінове звернення до українців у Великій Британії: Приєднайтесь до маршу проти ультраправих