Plea
The bi-annual DSEI arms fair will be held at the London EXCEL centre between 14-17 September. Supported by the
Ministry of Defence and the UK Defence & Security Export Ministry, it expects 36 thousand visitors from 114 countries. Their website promotes the event as a chance to ‘do business, enter the supply chain, meet buyers of your products.” The UK Minister for Defence Procurement says: DSEI is showcasing the best of British defence technology and innovation on a world stage. Among the 1,600 ‘exhibitors’ are BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Thales. Full list here https://www.dsei.co.uk/exhibitors
Responses
· Check out the list of events being organised around the Arms Fair, including a Silent Vigil for Peace, 13 September, 18.30—20.00, meet Royal Victoria DLR. https://www.stopthearmsfair.org.uk/events/
· Write to your MP with your concerns about the UKs involvement in the arms trade and this event in particular. You can find your MP details here . https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMp