An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a city committee voted not to ban arms firms from testing military equipment in city parks.

In December 2024, arms manufacturer Leonardo was given permission to test communications equipment in the Braid Hills.

Green councillor Ben Parker said he was ‘disappointed’ that councillors chose to not back his motion, which would have seen the practice banned.

He continued: “Today, Councillors had a chance to stand up for peace and instead chose inaction.

“Despite community objections and a clear moral imperative, the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative parties have voted to continue to allow arms manufacturers to test their equipment in our beautiful, publicly owned, green spaces.

“The Council has previously taken a strong stance on oppo

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