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Trident should be axed due to ‘threat to world from nuclear weapons’ – Blackford

Ian Blackford has reiterated the SNP’s commitment to removing Trident, as he suggested the UK’s nuclear deterrent should go precisely because there is a “threat to the world from nuclear weapons”. In an interview with the PA news agency, the SNP ...

07 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Special forces and nuclear deterrent spending should be examined by MPs – report

Spending on the nuclear deterrent and the UK’s special forces should be scrutinised by a new committee of MPs, ministers have been told. The Commons’ existing spending watchdog, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said a new panel should be ...

15 Apr 2024 at 15:32

Sir Keir Starmer commits to increase defence spending to 2.5%

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the “bedrock” of his plan to keep Britain safe as he confirms his ambition to boost the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP. The Labour leader is proposing to use procurement to strengthen UK ...

12 Apr 2024 at 12:24

UK’s nuclear deterrent ‘bedrock’ of Labour’s plan to keep Britain safe – Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the “bedrock” of his plan to keep Britain safe. If elected, Labour said it will use defence procurement to strengthen UK security and economic growth. The party hopes ...

11 Apr 2024 at 23:35

Scotland

Minister opens new office ‘critical’ to Aukus submarine programme

A new office for specialists which will help deliver the Aukus nuclear submarine programme has been opened in Glasgow, with a minister saying it will play a “critical” role. Defence procurement minister Maria Eagle also said the UK ...

22 Nov 2024 at 15:56

Scotland

Office for specialists working on Aukus submarine programme opening in Glasgow

A new office for specialists which will help deliver the Aukus nuclear submarine programme is opening in Glasgow. The Rolls-Royce Submarines office will also support the programme to build the Dreadnought class of submarines, ...

22 Nov 2024 at 15:29

Shadow cabinet backs me on nuclear weapons, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said he had the whole shadow cabinet behind him as he set out his commitment to Britain’s nuclear deterrent. Kicking off the second full week of General Election campaigning with a focus on defence, the ...

03 Jun 2024 at 13:45

King thanks Royal Navy submariners for their service

The King has thanked Royal Navy submariners for their service to the country while on a visit to a base in Argyll and Bute. Charles met dozens of serving submariners at the Royal Naval Armaments Depot (RNAD) at ...

19 Sept 2024 at 18:55

Next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines ‘a commitment to defence’

The birth of Britain’s next generation of nuclear deterrent submarines is a renewal of a historic national endeavour and a commitment to defence for decades to come, said Sir Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister ...

20 Mar 2025 at 17:53

UK and France agree nuclear weapons can be used in tandem to deter Russia

The UK and France have agreed to co-ordinate their nuclear deterrents, Sir Keir Starmer said, in a joint show of force against adversaries like Russia. The Prime Minister said there was “no greater ...

10 Jul 2025 at 18:24

Category A nuclear incident reported at Faslane naval base this year, MoD confirms

A “category A” nuclear safety incident occurred at Faslane naval base earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. Category A incidents are where there is judged to have been ...

15 Aug 2025 at 12:38

Scottish Secretary and defence minister to launch £250m Faslane investment

The Scottish Secretary and UK defence procurement minister are to launch a £250 million investment at the base housing Scotland’s nuclear weapons. The funding for HMNB Clyde at Faslane was ...

15 Jul 2025 at 22:30

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