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Peace campaigners blockade RAF Lakenheath to say no to US nukes

Seven people were arrested at RAF Lakenheath on Saturday during a peaceful protest against suspected plans to return nuclear weapons to the site.

The peaceful protest at RAF Lakenheath. Full video below

Seven people were arrested at RAF Lakenheath on Saturday during a peaceful protest against suspected plans to return nuclear weapons to the site. About 250 people gathered for the blockade at the US air base, some from as far as Japan. It followed a two-week peace camp held by the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace.

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