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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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David Hughes

‘Woke nonsense’: Grant Shapps hits out at submarine’s new name

Royal Navy security personnel stand guard on HMS Vigilant at Her Majesty's Naval Base, Clyde on January 20, 2016 in Rhu, Scotland - (Getty Images)

The decision to rename the nuclear-powered submarine HMS Agincourt is “woke nonsense”, a former defence secretary has claimed.

The Astute-class attack submarine, which is still under construction, was due to be named in honour of Henry V’s 1415 victory over the French.

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