Sentences with phrase «nuclear defence if»

There are growing signs the Tories may not renew the Trident nuclear defence if they attain power.

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The Scottish National Party has declared its intention to remove Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent from its soil if the referendum passes, but the newly independent nation would need some kind of defence force.

Shadow defence secretary Liam Fox said it is necessary as you can not tell if other countries, such as Iran and North Korea, will develop nuclear weapons.

The committee also warns of «very significant» consequences if the Ministry of Defence has to shoulder the full costs of updating Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent.

Shadow defence secretary Maria Eagle has criticised Jeremy Corbyn for saying he would not launch a nuclear strike if he was prime minister.

Shadow defence secretary and frontbench colleagues attack Labour leader for saying he would never use nuclear weapons if prime minister

Defence sources told The Times the investment in «long - lead items» in the nuclear deterrent was key in order to prepare for the full replacement programme if renewal is ratified by MPs.