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Remembering Liz Peck: A Tireless Campaigner for Peace and Social Justice

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Jul 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Liz Peck, a dedicated political activist from Rugby, passed away on July 16 at University Hospital Coventry. She was an integral part of various local and national campaigns, advocating for peace, equality, and social justice. As a member of groups such as the Stop The War Coalition, Rugby Against Racism and Fascism, and the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), Liz left an indelible mark on her community.

Key Takeaways:

Liz Peck was an active member of various campaigns and organizations, including the Stop The War Coalition, Rugby Against Racism and Fascism, and the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC).
She played a crucial role in organizing protests and demonstrations, including the largest ever political demonstration in British history, opposing the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Liz was a leading member of Rugby STWC, writing articles for its newsletters and helping to distribute them, and she joined Rugby Against Racism and Fascism in 2008.
She was a founder member of Rugby Against the Cuts and attended regional and national meetings, including the Peoples' Assembly in London in 2013.
Liz was an active member of Rugby TUSC, participating in campaigns and elections, and was a fervent supporter of the Universal Credit campaign outside Rugby Job Centre.
She was remembered by her friend Pete McLaren as a tireless campaigner for the poor and oppressed, a fierce advocate for peace, and a life force who will be sadly missed.

Statistics:

Liz Peck was a part of the largest ever political demonstration in British history, opposing the invasion of Iraq in 2003, which drew around 1.5 million people to London.
She was active in local politics for over three decades, joining progressive organizations and campaigns in the early 2000s.
The Stop The War Coalition held a delegation to lobby then Labour MP Andy King in 2003, and Liz was furious when he defended the invasion.

Sources:

Pete McLaren (TUSC colleague)
University Hospital Coventry

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