Anti-nuclear activists staged protests at Faslane and Coulport today.
Around 50 people gathered at the north gate of the Faslane naval base at 11am, then again two hours later at Coulport, where Trident nuclear missiles are stored.
They sang traditional peace songs, as well as newer songs about the UN treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons.
“Dancers and singers, banners and protesters were celebrating the continuation of the Faslane Peace Camp for 40 years while decrying the need for it,” , said Angie Zelter of Trident Ploughshares.
“The Edinburgh-based Protest in Harmony group progressed down to the main gate at Coulport surprising the police into blockading the base for us.”
‘Faslane Action for Bomb Ban’ – which featured Extinction Rebellion as well as the Ploughshares – is targeting Coulport and Faslane until June 18.
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