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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca McCurdy

Shelbrooke defends Trident in Scotland amid Sturgeon’s disarmament calls

PA Wire

Trident in Scotland provides a “constant counterbalance” against nuclear threat, the UK defence procurement minister has said in response to Nicola Sturgeon’s calls for disarmament.

Alec Shelbrooke, who visited Navy personnel at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde – commonly known as Faslane – on Wednesday, said the UK’s nuclear deterrence stance protects European security.

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