Tories plan to suppress Trident debate
This week defence secretary Philip Hammond stated the Trident Alternatives Review would not be made public, writes CND general secretary Kate Hudson.
Memo to Westminster: UK “independent nuclear deterrent” not actually independent
No single element of the nuclear deterrent – neither submarine, nor missile, nor warhead – is independent despite politicians saying that is what we must have.
Fox admits doubling of nuclear price-tag
Liam Fox confirmed that Trident subs would cost around double the previously stated price, amidst division within the coalition over the issue.
Government ramps up Trident work despite coalition pledge
As the government cracks under pressure on forest sales and housing benefit for the long-term unemployed, further revelations on Trident replacement spending are adding to their headaches.
Russia finally ratifies New START treaty – but where does the UK stand?
The Russian Duma yesterday ratified the Obama-Medvedev nuclear disarmament deal by a huge majority; but where does the British government stand on nuclear weapons?
CND: Is it now time to scrap Trident?
CND: It is good the govt addressing key defence issues, despite its extraordinary refusal to consider Trident nuclear weapons in their strategic considerations.
