Originally Posted by Britannist

The enemy. An enemy which may or may not now be identified. An enemy which may be presently keeping a low profile but who might emerge suddenly without warning.

Our country must have the best defences so that the people are not in danger. It takes years to develop new nuclear weapon systems (for countries that do not have nuclear weapons) but just minutes for an incoming intercontinental nuclear missile to reach its target.

The UK must have nuclear weapons: this is the 21st century - with new powers building up around the globe - and no one knows what future military threats there could be. How many knew at the start of the 20th century that two world wars were only a few decades away?

Another point to consider: the EU military wing is now under construction meaning that a nuclear-armed EU Superstate is about to emerge just 21 miles across the Channel from England.

The UK must keep nuclear weapons permanently to deter any potential aggressors.

The Labour Government is right to renew our nuclear deterrent. Their decision serves the national interest.