Trident

THE JOUKER

Anti-nukes campaigners outside Faslane

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

CND campaigners told their sweets 'would be destroyed' by nukes base guards

File photograph of a nuclear submarine at Faslane

File photograph of a nuclear submarine at Faslane

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Cancer fears as radioactive gas doubles at Scottish nuclear base over last six years

A trident submarine makes it's way out from Faslane Naval base

A trident submarine makes it's way out from Faslane Naval base

Nuclear weapons

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Why 'British' nuclear weapons are really very American

It is feared the death toll in Gaza could exceed 100,000

It is feared the death toll in Gaza could exceed 100,000

Israel Hamas War

It’s in Scotland's interests to prevent regional wars from spreading

Patrick Harvie has accused Labour of 'marching in lockstep with the Tories' on Trident

Patrick Harvie has accused Labour of 'marching in lockstep with the Tories' on Trident

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Patrick Harvie urges Labour to ditch Trident to fund Winter Fuel Payment

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

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Scottish nuclear base staff using pagers adds to fears over 'rotting' Trident fleet

Trident is taking much-needed income away from domestic spending

Trident is taking much-needed income away from domestic spending

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How can spending on nuclear 'deterrent' be justified amid cuts?

Patrick Harvie has called for a commitment to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on the 79th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima

Patrick Harvie has called for a commitment to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on the 79th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima

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Renewed calls for ban on nuclear weapons on Hiroshima bombing anniversary

One National reader gives their thoughts on the UK's 'nuclear deterrent'

One National reader gives their thoughts on the UK's 'nuclear deterrent'

Nuclear weapons

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Would the US really let us strike back if Russia attacked UK?

A geopolitical analyst has said the UK's nuclear arsenal is facing a dangerous decline

A geopolitical analyst has said the UK's nuclear arsenal is facing a dangerous decline

Nuclear weapons

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Major American defence magazine warns of Trident 'nightmare' facing UK

The SNP's former defence spokesman wants the FM to be a 'ruthless bastard'

The SNP's former defence spokesman wants the FM to be a 'ruthless bastard'

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Stewart McDonald wants John Swinney to ignore SNP members over Trident

A Royal Navy submarine Vanguard, whch carries Trident missiles..

A Royal Navy submarine Vanguard, whch carries Trident missiles..

Scottish independence

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Trident can be used as a lever during independence negotiations

Reader Brian Quail pictured blocking a nuclear convoy on the A811 in Balloch in 2016

Reader Brian Quail pictured blocking a nuclear convoy on the A811 in Balloch in 2016

Nuclear weapons

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Nuclear convoys travelling to Coulport should be peacefully stopped

Was the former SNP MP groomed by the UK defence establishment?

Was the former SNP MP groomed by the UK defence establishment?

Stewart McDonald

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Stewart McDonald's position on Trident comes as no surprise

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

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Chris McEleny: Unlike SNP and Labour, Alba will never compromise on ditching Trident

Can we not free ourselves from our nuclear addiction? Photograph: Colin Mearns

Can we not free ourselves from our nuclear addiction? Photograph: Colin Mearns

The logic of a nuclear ‘deterrent’ protecting us is hardly reassuring

Angela Rayner speaks in Greenock last week

Angela Rayner speaks in Greenock last week

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Angela Rayner 'sells out principles' as anti-Trident tweet resurfaces

David Lammy delivers a speech to the Fabian Society conference in January

David Lammy delivers a speech to the Fabian Society conference in January

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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David Lammy says Ukraine invasion changed his mind on nuclear weapons

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar pictured in Greenock, Inverclyde last week

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar pictured in Greenock, Inverclyde last week

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Anas Sarwar defends Labour's nuclear weapons commitment

Keir Starmer speaks at the Fusilier Museum in Bury, Greater Manchester

Keir Starmer speaks at the Fusilier Museum in Bury, Greater Manchester

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Keir Starmer unveils Labour's Trident 'triple lock' commitment

David Lammy has praised the politician responsible for Britain becoming a nuclear power

David Lammy has praised the politician responsible for Britain becoming a nuclear power

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David Lammy heaps praise on father of UK's Trident nuclear weapon programme

HMS Vigilant Vanguard class nuclear submarine

HMS Vigilant Vanguard class nuclear submarine

Nuclear weapons

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Cancel Trident renewal and increase health and education spending, MPs told

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer talking to workers during a campaign visit to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer talking to workers during a campaign visit to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

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Ruth Wishart: Keir Starmer takes another wrong turn with pointless Trident support

Keir Starmer has said nuclear weapons are the 'bedrock' of UK defence policy

Keir Starmer has said nuclear weapons are the 'bedrock' of UK defence policy

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Keir Starmer under fire as he says Trident will be 'bedrock' of Labour defence policy

Grant Shapps faced questions from SNP MP Martin Docherty Hughes

Grant Shapps faced questions from SNP MP Martin Docherty Hughes

Conservative Party

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Grant Shapps denies 'insane rumour' he was behind Trident missile misfire

Images of a Vanguard-class submarine returning to Faslane after more than six months on patrol

Images of a Vanguard-class submarine returning to Faslane after more than six months on patrol

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Fears as new images show 'obvious deterioration' of nuclear sub at Faslane

The nuclear-powered submarines at Faslane put us all at risk

The nuclear-powered submarines at Faslane put us all at risk

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Nuclear weapons being based in Scotland make us all a target

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson (right) declined to restate former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson (right) declined to restate former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

Angus Robertson

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Independent Scotland not committed to treaty banning nuclear weapons, Robertson says

Angus Robertson will launch the 11th independence white paper

Angus Robertson will launch the 11th independence white paper

Angus Robertson

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Scotland would promote 'peace, prosperity and climate action', says new indy paper

Donald Trump said he would 'not protect' any Nato member that had failed to meet defence spending targets

Donald Trump said he would 'not protect' any Nato member that had failed to meet defence spending targets

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Nuclear elephant in the Nato room cannot be ignored

The missile’s booster rockets reportedly failed and it landed in the sea close to the launch site

The missile’s booster rockets reportedly failed and it landed in the sea close to the launch site

Nuclear weapons

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'Embarrassing' test missile launch shows 'wider failure' of UK defence strategy

There was an ‘anomaly’ with HMS Vanguard’s mock Trident missile fire test, the MoD said

There was an ‘anomaly’ with HMS Vanguard’s mock Trident missile fire test, the MoD said

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Trident missile launch fails for second time in a row and 'plops' into sea

SNP foreign affairs spokesperson Brendan O'Hara speaking in the Commons

SNP foreign affairs spokesperson Brendan O'Hara speaking in the Commons

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SNP MP criticised for attending Israel-linked arms industry reception

HMS Vigilant pictured at the Faslane nuclear base

HMS Vigilant pictured at the Faslane nuclear base

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Failure to deal with Trident safety concerns 'puts Scots lives at risk', MP warns

The nuclear submarine HMS Vigilant pictured at the Faslane nuclear base

The nuclear submarine HMS Vigilant pictured at the Faslane nuclear base

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Nuclear submarine maintenance project in limbo amid fears over state of fleet

HMS Vigilant pictured at the Faslane nuclear base

HMS Vigilant pictured at the Faslane nuclear base

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Fresh Trident safety fears as submarines' 'life expectancy' extended repeatedly

Concerns have been raised about the condition of the UK's nuclear arsenal, which is kept on the Clyde

Concerns have been raised about the condition of the UK's nuclear arsenal, which is kept on the Clyde

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Fears for Scots' safety after warning of 'rotting' nuclear infrastructure on Clyde

An unarmed Trident missile is fired from a submarine

An unarmed Trident missile is fired from a submarine

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Scotland can be nuke-free from day one of independence, say Alba

A Freedom of Information request asking for the number of nuclear convoys to have travelled through Scotland over the past five years was denied

A Freedom of Information request asking for the number of nuclear convoys to have travelled through Scotland over the past five years was denied

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UK Government faces accusations of nuclear convoy 'cover up' in Scotland

With the depth gauge failing, the UK’s nuclear deterrent started sinking

With the depth gauge failing, the UK’s nuclear deterrent started sinking

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Royal Navy trident nuclear submarine saved moments before sinking

Will the Churches not voice their condemnation of nuclear weapons in such a way that no-one can doubt it?

Will the Churches not voice their condemnation of nuclear weapons in such a way that no-one can doubt it?

Cattistock and Maiden Newton

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Stance of Catholic Church on Scotland's choice is hideously misguided

A Trident submarine makes its way out from Faslane Naval base in Faslane

A Trident submarine makes its way out from Faslane Naval base in Faslane

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Scotland can be at 'centre of creating nuclear weapon-free Europe', MSP says

File photograph of a nuclear submarine stationed at Faslane

File photograph of a nuclear submarine stationed at Faslane

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Russia-linked hack on Trident base sparks 'World War Three' warning from expert

HMS Victorious, part of the Trident nuclear fleet

HMS Victorious, part of the Trident nuclear fleet

Nuclear weapons

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We must oppose the ticking timebombs of megadeath on Clyde

The Greens claim the money spent on Trident could go to far more worthy causes

The Greens claim the money spent on Trident could go to far more worthy causes

Nuclear weapons

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Scotland must rid itself of 'moral disgrace' of nuclear weapons post-indy, say Greens

File photo of HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane

File photo of HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane

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Scottish CND hit out over 'nuclear threat' in MPs' military report

Activists target Faslane over nuclear weapons at the MoD site

Activists target Faslane over nuclear weapons at the MoD site

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Bid for nuclear weapon ban in independent Scotland constitution welcomed by activists

Nuclear warhead convoy passes along the M74 in Glasgow

Nuclear warhead convoy passes along the M74 in Glasgow

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Watch as nuclear warhead convoy passes through Glasgow

Neale Hanvey said the MoD must come clean on the true extent of radiation leaks at Trident bases

Neale Hanvey said the MoD must come clean on the true extent of radiation leaks at Trident bases

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More than 50 radiation leaks revealed at Trident bases this year

Alba MP Neale Hanvey says his questions over an alleged radiation leak at Coulport remain unanswered six months on

Alba MP Neale Hanvey says his questions over an alleged radiation leak at Coulport remain unanswered six months on

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MoD official line on 'radiation leak' raises 'more questions than answers', says MP

Dounreay went offline in 1994

Dounreay went offline in 1994

Counting the rising costs of Scotland’s nuclear testing facility

The nuclear submarine base at Faslane

The nuclear submarine base at Faslane

How did Scotland come to be saddled with weapons of mass destruction?

Suella Braverman has been branded 'racist' by her own colleagues

Suella Braverman has been branded 'racist' by her own colleagues

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'Racist' Suella Braverman and the MoD's nuclear secrets

We described describe Faslane as 'home to the UK’s nuclear deterrent'

We described describe Faslane as 'home to the UK’s nuclear deterrent'

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The word 'deterrent’ should not be used to describe Trident weapons