Trident: In The Firing Line

At a time of economic crisis and emerging threats to UK security such as international terrorism, failed states, pandemic diseases and above all, climate change, the government is still poised to commit tens of billions to two Cold War-style defence projects.

Is replacing the Trident nuclear weapons system and building and equipping Britains largest ever aircraft supercarriers still relevant or necessary?

A new Greenpeace report, In the Firing Line, asks whether these hugely expensive projects still represent value for money, and whether they can deliver real security for the UK.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• greenpeace
• trident
• wmd
• peace
• nuclear weapons
• MOD
• nuclear

[LockINC]

If anyone thinks that if we simply disarm our foes will also, I got news form you, they WONT.

[slowdazzles]

@KierenMan Bet your fear of being attacked by China and India doesn't stop you buying cheap clothes and consumer electronics from them does it? Get a grip, dude, you don't nuke your best customers very bad for business!

Actually though, maybe you're right. Now you've badmouthed them both in public I'd be a little concerned. China's probably planning revenge right now - gonna nip round your house while you're at work and smash up your tin soldier collection, I wouldn't be surprised...

[KierenMan]

Dissarm trident so in 2050 India and China can come and rape us.

[BONABOOTS]

yohaneuano4, people in Barrow should be making tide mills not trident.

[Wizzman101]

ye wers the point in nuclear weapons we will never us thm and if we disarm thn at my make iran think twis about ther nuclear program and save us money

[yohaneuano4]

I'm from Barrow, my dad and my mate's job are reliant on Trident. Political? Military? This is personal! Solutions?

No more quangos

More taxes on the rich

No more money to the EU

Nationalize rail and reap profits