In 1861, hundreds of Hungarians refused to pay taxes for war.
The state seized their property, but auctioneers refused to sell it, and buyers refused to bid.
It cost more to enforce the tax than it raised.
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£53.9 billion.
That’s how much the UK spent on defence last year.
For the same money, we could fully fund the NHS, insulate every fuel-poor home, provide free school meals, or plant 2 billion trees.
What does this say about our priorities?
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💭 If you could redirect the military portion of your taxes…
What would you fund instead?
🕊️ Peacebuilding?
🏥 Healthcare?
📚 Education?
🌍 Climate solutions?
🍼 Social care?
Reply with your answer 👇
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"Women and children bear the brunt of armed conflicts… I don’t want my taxes to be spent on wars or arms manufacturers.”
Margaret’s not alone.
Join the call for a legal right to redirect taxes from war to peace.
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💡 Your conscience should count.
Let’s make space for peace in the UK tax system.
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What is conscientious objection to military taxation?
It’s the right to say “I will not fund war.”
Just as the UK recognises the right to object to military service, we believe it’s time to recognise the right to object to military funding.
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"I hate any weapons. The thought of killing another person haunts me. I don’t wish my money to go to aid the killing of people.”
Adam’s story is just one of many.
Join the call for a legal right to redirect taxes from war to peace.
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The UK spent £53.9 billion on 'defence' in 2023/24. Just £853 million went to peacebuilding.
That’s more than 60 times as much on preparing for war than preventing it.
Shouldn’t our taxes fund peace, not war? #PeaceTaxTuesdays #TaxesForPeace #RightToRefuseWar
