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Jeremy Corbyn suggests submarines without warheads

Jeremy Corbyn hints at no-nuke subs in Trident compromise

Labour leader suggests Corbyn, Jeremy to protect defence jobs while maintaining his stance on disarmament, Guardian, , 17 Jan 16, Jeremy Corbyn has suggested the UK could have Trident submarines without nuclear weapons, a move that would mean disarmament while protecting defence jobs in Scotland and Cumbria……..

The shadow defence secretary, Emily Thornberry, later confirmed that the idea would be considered as part of the defence review, launched on Friday. Thornberry said it was the “Japanese option” to maintain submarines and nuclear capabilities without actually having operational nuclear weapons……..http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jan/17/jeremy-corbyn-trident-compromise-no-nuclear-warheads

January 18, 2016 - Posted by | politics, UK

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