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UK’s Trident nuclear weapons not as secure as they used to be

Defence cuts threaten Trident nuclear safety, warns MoD Staff shortages and cash squeeze revealed by Ministry of Defence watchdog pose unacceptable risk, says ex-safety chief ,  Rob Edwards guardian.co.uk,  27 January 2011 The safety of Britain’s nuclear weapons and submarines is being jeopardised by staff shortages and spending cuts, according to secret Ministry of Defence reports. The MoD’s nuclear safety watchdog has warned it can no longer ensure Trident warheads and nuclear submarines “remain safe”. There was a “lack of adequate resource to deliver (and regulate) the defence nuclear programmes safely”……….Defence cuts threaten Trident nuclear safety, warns MoD | World news | The Guardian

January 28, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, UK