Trident

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines, at HM Naval Base Clyde

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer promises jobs across Scotland as he places UK on war footing

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer criticises SNP opposition to Trident nuclear deterrent

The uplift in defence spending, and commitment to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent, will be welcomed in Washington. Picture: James Glossop/WPA pool

Analysis Chancellor's defence push will be welcomed by Trump White House

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines, at HM Naval Base Clyde

Scots support retaining Trident nuclear deterrent, poll shows

Rachel Reeves in Rosyth today

Rachel Reeves: I strongly disagree with SNP position on Trident

A young woman being treated in hospital (Picture: Getty)

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves meets military personnel. Credit: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Disability benefits likely to be cut to fund defence spending

HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, which carries the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent

SNP 'lacks credibility' on Trident, says Scottish secretary

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

Blackford suggests SNP should ditch unilateral nuclear disarmament

HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, which carries the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent

Swinney makes Trident nuclear declaration after Starmer defence move

HMS Glasgow, the first of the new Type 26 frigates, sailing on a submergible barge being towed down the Clyde on her way to Geln Mallan on Loch Long. Picture: John Devlin.

Why defence cuts mean Scottish-built frigates are more vital than ever

The HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, which hosts the Trident nuclear deterrent.

Trident puts Scots 'at risk' as Ukraine fires UK-Storm Shadow missiles

In 2022 litter piled up across the Scottish capital at the height of the Edinburgh festivals (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith)

Readers' Letters: Government must admit it has role to play in bins dispute

Sir Keir Starmer has made a Labour commitment around building four new nuclear submarines. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

What Sir Keir Starmer has said about Labour's nuclear deterrent policy

The pledge is promising for the Vanguard-class nuclear deterrent submarine HMS Vengeance at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane.

Starmer commits to Trident nuclear on Clyde in move branded 'grotesque' by SNP

There are good strategic reasons for the UK's nuclear deterrent to be based at Faslane (Picture: James Glossop/WPA pool/Getty Images)

UK armed forces would be in independent Scotland 'for decades'

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines, at HM Naval Base Clyde

SNP: Removing Trident after independence 'would not embolden Putin'

Angus Robertson. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

SNP's defence plans in an independent Scotland leave many questions unanswered

Undated handout file photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of the test firing of a Trident missile.

Trident missile misfire represents ‘wider failing’ in UK strategy, SNP claims

Is First Minister Humza Yousaf's government too cagey over requests for information? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Scottish Government redefines English language

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg holds the closing press conference at NATO headquarters during the second of two days of defence ministers' meetings on June 16, 2022 in Brussels, Belgium.

NATO should strengthen frameworks of nuclear non-proliferation, SNP says

Trident is based at Faslane on the Clyde

Scottish Independence: Trident removal could scupper Scots Nato hopes

HMS Vigilant, one of the UK’s four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines, at Faslane. Picture: PA

MoD under fire over plan for radioactive waste dump in Clyde

The MoD insisted the convoys to naval bases on the Clyde did not pose a risk to the public, despite SNP concerns. Picture: Getty

SNP slam ‘complacent’ MoD over Trident convoy safety lapses

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would never use nuclear weapons and has called for the "immoral" Trident nuclear system - based on the Clyde - to be scrapped.

Nicola Sturgeon warned: Trident is important to Nato

Nicola Sturgeon set out her partys red lines for any talks with Labour on forming a government, with the scrapping of the UKs Trident nuclear weapons system at the top of the list. Pictures: PA/TSPL

Nicola Sturgeon sets out demands to Labour with a red line on Trident

She insisted these would "resonate strongly with many people across the UK", as well as her supporters in Scoltand.

Nicola Sturgeon reveals SNP's list of demands to support a minority Labour gover...

A Trident Submarine leaves the Faslane base on Scotland's west coast

Election explained: How long would it take to remove Trident nuclear weapons fro...

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is under pressure to confirm his party's stance on using the UK's nuclear deterrent. Picture: Getty Images

General Election 2019: Jeremy Corbyn under pressure to voice stance on using Tri...

General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff (right)

Trident is an 'insurance policy', military chief says amid warnings over SNP-Lab...

HMNB Clyde is the home of the Royal Navy in Scotland, but its role as the base for the UK's nuclear deterrent has long proved controversial. Picture: Robert Perry

'No Scottish involvement' in decision to base nuclear submarines at Faslane

HMS Vanguard at Faslane Submarine base on the river Clyde. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Spend Trident money on more public sector workers, argues SNP

SNP members will vote on a deadline to remove Trident from Scotland

SNP vote on deadline to remove Trident from independent Scotland

Nuclear submarines are based in Faslane. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nuclear-powered submarine in ‘near miss’ with ferry from Scotland

Cost of Trident ‘could sink MoD budget’

A member of the armed services on the deck of Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines at HM Naval Base Clyde. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

SNP may pave the way for Labour government if Trident axed

Astute-class submarines HMS Artful (left) and HMS Astute, at Faslane. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Independent Scotland would need 20 years to remove Trident - ex-SNP adviser

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn voted against Trident renewal in July 2016. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Labour '˜not going back' on decision to support Trident

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has warned Britain could become reliant on its nuclear deterrent

Britain '˜must invest or become reliant on nuclear weapons' in time of crisis

The Faslane naval base has been highlighted a site that could be at risk. Picture: Getty Images

Faslane '˜at risk from terror attacks' due to policing cuts

It has been warned that sites such as Faslane are at greater risk

Faslane '˜at risk from terror attacks' due to policing cuts
Military sites including the Faslane naval base are being put an 'unacceptable risk' of terror attack due to policing cuts, it has been warned.

Defence secretary Sir Michael Fallon (right) and Nato Secretary General Jens Stollenberg speak to the media alongside HMS Vengeance during a visit to HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane. Picture: PA

Michael Fallon hits out at SNP's '˜confused' position on Trident

Dunoon and other seaside towns around the Firth of Clyde are at risk from rising sea-levels caused by climate change

Scottish towns and nuclear base in danger from rising seas

Mhairi Black posts hilarious anti-Trident T-shirt pic on Twitter

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has downplayed claims he will get rid of Trident as soon as he can. Picture: David Mirzoeff - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Jeremy Corbyn downplays claims of getting rid of Trident instantly

The Royal Navy personnel inhaled gas during a routine exercise at Faslane. Picture: PA

Six Faslane staff in hospital after inhaling gas

Jeremy Corbyn has put forward an intriguing manifesto - but does he have the strength of personality to get enough people to back it?

Leader comment: Labour's manifesto has fundamental flaw

Michael Fallon on the Andrew Marr Show. Picture; contributed

Nuclear codes safe from cyber attacks says Defence Secretary

Jeremy Corbyn arrives to make a speech on his party's foreign policy at Chatham House in central London. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP

Corbyn sows confusion on Labour's commitment to Trident

The incident is alleged to have taken place at the Faslane naval base. Picture: PA

Sailor '˜unleashed months of lust during rape', court told

Prime Minster Theresa May. Picture: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Theresa May '˜would be prepared to launch pre-emptive nuclear strike'

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Vigilant, one of the UK's four nuclear warhead-carrying submarines, at Faslane. Picture: PA

Labour insists it still backs Trident after Corbyn comments

Astute-class submarines at Faslane. Picture: PA

Civilian staff at Faslane to strike over worker rights

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Seven submarines are classed as non-operational. Picture: SWNS

UK's attack submarine fleet out of operation for maintenance

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