Jack Straw backs the Arms Trade Treaty
 Some really positive news today: Jack Straw, the UK Foreign Secretary, confirmed the UK government's commitment to work for an international Arms Trade Treaty. This is great news for the Control Arms campaign, which wants the government to use its position as president of the G8 this July, to get an international treaty on the political agenda. As Simon Gray, Oxfam's Conflict Campaign Manager said: 'Today could be a turning point for millions of people who live in fear of armed violence. The UK, the second largest exporter of weapons, is setting a great example... Governments across the world must follow this lead. An international consensus is vital to keep weapons out of the wrong hands and protect people from armed violence.'
Find out more on the Control Arms website >>
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