'Stop the War in Ukraine' protest to be held in Lancaster city centre

Market Square in Lancaster

A protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be held in Lancaster city centre on Sunday (March 6).

The 'Lancaster Stop The War in Ukraine. Global Day of Action' will start at 1pm in Market Square.

This is part of a global day of action against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and is organised by Lancaster and Morecambe Trades Union Council, and supported by South Lakeland and Lancaster District CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament).

CND, CODEPINK, Stop the War Coalition, and the No to NATO network have called for an international day of anti-war action on Sunday.

* Meanwhile Lancaster Students Support Ukraine organised a protest to show support for Ukraine on the university campus this week.

The protest, which was held in Alexandra Square on Tuesday, was attended by staff, students, and Lancaster residents of all ages and featured speeches from Ukrainian students, staff, and members of the Students’ Union.

More from Local News

On Air Now The More Music Workday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Now Playing
Pure The Lightning Seeds Download
Recently Played
  • Are You With Me Lost Frequencies 13:49
    Download
  • Loved You Better Jonas Brothers with Dean Lewis 13:47
    Download
  • Dirty Cash (Money Talks) Adventures Of Stevie V 13:43
    Download

Recently Played Songs

  • 1:54pm

    Pure

    The Lightning Seeds

    Download
  • 1:49pm

    Are You With Me

    Lost Frequencies

    Download
  • 1:47pm

    Loved You Better

    Jonas Brothers with Dean Lewis