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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher McKeon

Two-thirds say nuclear weapons make UK safer as support rises to Cold War levels

PA Media

Support for Britain’s nuclear deterrent has returned to levels last seen during the Cold War, a survey of public opinion has found.

Almost two-thirds of people told the latest edition of the British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey that having its own nuclear weapons made Britain a safer place to live.

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