Sentences with phrase «independent nuclear deterrent»

Political debates over Britain's independent nuclear deterrent offer many causes for depression.

MPs will have a vote on whether to replace Britain's independent nuclear deterrent early next year, Downing Street has confirmed.

Although Labour has a manifesto commitment to keeping Britain's independent nuclear deterrent, many Labour MPs are unhappy about spending up to # 20 billion on a replacement for Trident that may be useless against today's biggest threat, terrorism.

Ultimately, HS2 will cost far more than our independent nuclear deterrent, and each family in Britain will be paying # 1,000 just for phase one.

It is why my first act as Prime Minister last year was to lead the debate in Parliament that ensured the renewal of Britain's independent nuclear deterrent.

The clue to Trident's ineffectiveness as an independent nuclear deterrent came from Thatcher herself when she said it was being acquired «with the co-operation of the United States» He will also be confident he has the argument to tackle her on public spending.

«Labour is committed to maintain a minimum, credible, independent nuclear deterrent, delivered through a continuous - at - sea deterrent.

Tony Blair has repeated his personal support for replacing Trident - but said MPs would have a vote on the question of Britain's independent nuclear deterrent.

The row over Trident, although always on the backburner, was reignited last month when Gordon Brown - widely tipped to succeed Mr Blair as Labour leader - publicly stated his support for retaining Britain's independent nuclear deterrent.

«Their unique service, at a time when the science was unknown and the precautions rudimentary, made possible our independent nuclear deterrent.

Liam Byrne speaks for the fifty percent who support liberal interventionism, want to retain an independent nuclear deterrent, think it's vital Labour has a credible economic policy, and think it's equally vital Labour builds a good relationship with business.

Defence: David Cameron backed Tony Blair's decision to renew Britain's independent nuclear deterrent.

Well look, the independent nuclear deterrent that we have in Britain is a vital insurance policy for our nation in what is a very dangerous world.

Speaking on BBC1's Politics Show the Shadow Defence Secretary appeared to put an end to speculation that replacement of Britain's independent nuclear deterrent could be scrapped under an incoming Conservative government:

In ideological terms, the common assumption is that if you are anti-immigration, support an independent nuclear deterrent and adhere to pro-free market economic policies you are «right - wing».

Labour will fight the next general election on a # 25 billion pledge to retain Britain's independent nuclear deterrent

Labour will fight the next general election on a # 25 billion pledge to retain Britain's independent nuclear deterrent - Independent

... and because our independent nuclear deterrent is our ultimate insurance policy — this Government will order four new trident submarines.

Speaking in Jamaica, where he is on an official visit, the prime minister said: «The independent nuclear deterrent that we have in Britain is a vital insurance policy for our nation in what is a very dangerous world.

I've always believed in Britain's independent nuclear deterrent and I'm proud to have supported Labour on Trident's renewal.

Our independent nuclear deterrent is our ultimate insurance policy — this Government will order four new Trident submarines.