Trident

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

Chris McEleny said the MoD must provide full disclosure of all nuclear incidents at HMNB Clyde over the past decade

Chris McEleny said the MoD must provide full disclosure of all nuclear incidents at HMNB Clyde over the past decade

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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MoD accused of 'cover up' in not releasing nuclear safety reports

The danger of nuclear war is increasing

The danger of nuclear war is increasing

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Independence parties should be highlighting nuke risks

Russia flies nuclear bombers over sea north of Scotland

Russia flies nuclear bombers over sea north of Scotland

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Russia flies nuclear bombers over sea north of Scotland

Hanvey raised allegations that staff from HM Naval Base Clyde – sited at Faslane on Gare Loch - were moved from a building in Coulport, where warheads are managed, to another building elsewhere as a consequence of a serious radiation breach.

Hanvey raised allegations that staff from HM Naval Base Clyde – sited at Faslane on Gare Loch - were moved from a building in Coulport, where warheads are managed, to another building elsewhere as a consequence of a serious radiation breach.

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UK Government fails to respond to Faslane radiation breach concerns

Some worry that the government of a new Scotland might buckle and agree to a Guantanamo-type long lease for the Faslane/Coulport complex

Some worry that the government of a new Scotland might buckle and agree to a Guantanamo-type long lease for the Faslane/Coulport complex

Scottish independence

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We need absolute certainty that Trident will be removed after independence

The SNP's policy is to remove Trident from Faslane within three years of any vote for self-determination

The SNP's policy is to remove Trident from Faslane within three years of any vote for self-determination

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Independent Scotland can follow Swedish plan to get rid of Trident, say SNP

A poster featuring Nicola Sturgeon appeared on the Royal Mile to celebrate that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entering into force

A poster featuring Nicola Sturgeon appeared on the Royal Mile to celebrate that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons entering into force

Hatred of nuclear mass murder is integral to our independence struggle

The affected site houses warheads for the Trident nuclear weapons programme at Faslane

The affected site houses warheads for the Trident nuclear weapons programme at Faslane

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Claims of nuclear radiation breach at Trident depot denied by Royal Navy

Anti-nuclear campaigner cited the case of Joseph Knight when defending himself in court

Anti-nuclear campaigner cited the case of Joseph Knight when defending himself in court

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A courageous decision should be made to affirm the illegality of Trident

UK defence procurement minister, Alec Shelbrooke, responded to comments from Scotland’s First Minister during a visit to HMNV Clyde

UK defence procurement minister, Alec Shelbrooke, responded to comments from Scotland’s First Minister during a visit to HMNV Clyde

Conservative Party

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Tory minister defends Trident in Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon’s disarmament calls

Liz Truss said when it comes to defence ‘the era of complacency is over'

Liz Truss said when it comes to defence ‘the era of complacency is over'

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Liz Truss commits to keeping nuclear weapons on the Clyde

Lord Frost's moral compass needs to be readjusted

Lord Frost's moral compass needs to be readjusted

Scottish independence

The desire for nuclear weapons, not independence, is what's 'morally wrong'

A Guided Tour of the Unacceptable showed the history of the peace movement in Scotland

A Guided Tour of the Unacceptable showed the history of the peace movement in Scotland

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'Powerful' film showcases history and dangers of Trident - and resistance to it

Trident missiles are said to be eight times more powerful than those dropped on Japan

Trident missiles are said to be eight times more powerful than those dropped on Japan

While nuclear weapons exist there’s always a grave risk to our world

Veteran peace protester Brian Quail has been arrested at Faslane multiple times

Veteran peace protester Brian Quail has been arrested at Faslane multiple times

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See you at Faslane to march for a nuclear weapons-free independent Scotland

Glasgow City Council not informed of nuclear convoy 1.5 miles from George Square

Glasgow City Council not informed of nuclear convoy 1.5 miles from George Square

Glasgow City Council

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Glasgow City Council not informed of nuclear convoy 1.5 miles from George Square

Scotland currently plays host to the UK's nuclear deterrent, something which could change after independence

Scotland currently plays host to the UK's nuclear deterrent, something which could change after independence

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FACT CHECK: Would the EU block Scotland's membership if it ditches Trident?

Campaigners at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane/Colin Mearns

Campaigners at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane/Colin Mearns

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Anti-nuke campaigners deliver letter to Trident base commander

Activists at the entrance to the peace camp, from left: Wee Davy, Shrike and Stu Bretherton. Photo by Colin Mearns

Activists at the entrance to the peace camp, from left: Wee Davy, Shrike and Stu Bretherton. Photo by Colin Mearns

Forty years of Faslane: The anti-nuclear peace camp at Trident's door

FACT CHECK: Would Nato make indy Scotland keep nukes for 10 years?

FACT CHECK: Would Nato make indy Scotland keep nukes for 10 years?

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FACT CHECK: Would Nato make indy Scotland keep nukes for 10 years?

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