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Anti-war protesters block entrance to RAF Lakenheath

Lakenheath, England, United Kingdom · Nov 2, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 2.

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Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose US-involved conflicts, including in the Middle East, and the alleged presence of nuclear weapons at the base.
What they want
They demand the UK government shut down US military bases in the UK and end support for what they describe as illegal wars.
What changed
Nov 2: Suffolk Police arrested 10 protesters for public nuisance and obstruction; all were subsequently released on bail.
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What protesters want

  • Shut down US military bases in the UK
  • End UK support for illegal wars
  • Remove US nuclear weapons from UK soil

Organised by: Lakenheath Alliance for Peace

What authorities say

A spokesperson for the 48th Fighter Wing stated that the safety of personnel and the community is a priority and that the base is coordinating with local police to maintain security and minimize traffic disruption.12

The numbers

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Crowd
10
10 activists1234
Arrests / detentions
10
10 people were arrested1234

The full story

On November 2, 2026, ten activists from the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace blocked the main entrance of RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England. The protesters, who chained themselves to a car and to each other using metal devices, aimed to demonstrate against US-involved conflicts in the Middle East and the alleged presence of US nuclear weapons at the base. Suffolk Police were called to the site around 07:00 GMT and arrested all ten participants on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a public nuisance, obstruction of a highway, and locking on. A spokesperson for the 48th Fighter Wing stated that base operations continued as normal. The protesters were later released on bail, with court dates set for December 2026 and January 2027.

Timeline

  1. Ten protesters blocked the entrance to RAF Lakenheath and were subsequently arrested by Suffolk Police.1234

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