Nuclear weapons

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Fears for ‘target’ Trident as Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for nuclear weapons

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Fears for ‘target’ Trident as Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for nuclear weapons

40th anniversary of the Faslane peace camp

40th anniversary of the Faslane peace camp

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Pat Kane: An independent Scotland could set example to world with disarmament

File photograph of a nuclear submarine at Faslane

File photograph of a nuclear submarine at Faslane

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Cancer fears as radioactive gas doubles at Scottish nuclear base over last six years

A trident submarine makes it's way out from Faslane Naval base

A trident submarine makes it's way out from Faslane Naval base

Nuclear weapons

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Why 'British' nuclear weapons are really very American

It is feared the death toll in Gaza could exceed 100,000

It is feared the death toll in Gaza could exceed 100,000

Israel Lebanon war

It’s in Scotland's interests to prevent regional wars from spreading

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine pictured at Faslane

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Scottish nuclear base staff using pagers adds to fears over 'rotting' Trident fleet

Labour's Defence Secretary John Healey surveys a UK nuclear submarine as it returns from extended patrol

Labour's Defence Secretary John Healey surveys a UK nuclear submarine as it returns from extended patrol

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Seamus Logan: Labour's instinct is still to 'get the Union flag' on nuclear weapons

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

Defence Secretary John Healey and a Vanguard-class nuclear submarine in an image released by the MoD

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'Putting crews at risk': New images spark fears of state of UK nuclear submarines

Revealed: The spycops who snooped on
anti-nuclear protests in Scotland

Revealed: The spycops who snooped on
anti-nuclear protests in Scotland

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Revealed: The spycops who snooped on anti-nuclear protests in Scotland

Patrick Harvie has called for a commitment to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on the 79th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima

Patrick Harvie has called for a commitment to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on the 79th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima

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Renewed calls for ban on nuclear weapons on Hiroshima bombing anniversary

There has been an increase in the number of cracks appearing in the Torness nuclear reactor

There has been an increase in the number of cracks appearing in the Torness nuclear reactor

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It must be no to nuclear – whether energy or weapons

One National reader gives their thoughts on the UK's 'nuclear deterrent'

One National reader gives their thoughts on the UK's 'nuclear deterrent'

Nuclear weapons

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Would the US really let us strike back if Russia attacked UK?

A geopolitical analyst has said the UK's nuclear arsenal is facing a dangerous decline

A geopolitical analyst has said the UK's nuclear arsenal is facing a dangerous decline

Nuclear weapons

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Major American defence magazine warns of Trident 'nightmare' facing UK

The cost of Dreadnought is now many billions more than was first stated, the project is more than 10 years late in delivery and unlikely to enter commission until the late 2030s

The cost of Dreadnought is now many billions more than was first stated, the project is more than 10 years late in delivery and unlikely to enter commission until the late 2030s

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Nuclear arsenal is no defence against crisis in UK’s armed forces

Bill Kidd is a staunch supporter for anti-nuclear power and weapons

Bill Kidd is a staunch supporter for anti-nuclear power and weapons

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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SNP MSP highlights 'nuclear annihilation risk’ in major United Nations speech

Vladimir Putin has been emboldened since the late 90s to invade numerous neighbouring countries

Vladimir Putin has been emboldened since the late 90s to invade numerous neighbouring countries

Nuclear weapons

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Naive idealism does not stop aggression from nuclear-armed aggressors

Reader Brian Quail pictured blocking a nuclear convoy on the A811 in Balloch in 2016

Reader Brian Quail pictured blocking a nuclear convoy on the A811 in Balloch in 2016

Nuclear weapons

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Nuclear convoys travelling to Coulport should be peacefully stopped

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

Ex-SNP MP's plea to extend timescale for getting rid of Trident post-independence is shocking, writes Chris McEleny

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Chris McEleny: Unlike SNP and Labour, Alba will never compromise on ditching Trident

Ian Murray has been urged to clarify his stance on nuclear weapons

Ian Murray has been urged to clarify his stance on nuclear weapons

General Election

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Ian Murray urged to clarify stance on 'lifelong opposition' to nuclear weapons

Patrick Harvie said it was disappointing to see Robin Harper campaign for Labour

Patrick Harvie said it was disappointing to see Robin Harper campaign for Labour

General Election

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Patrick Harvie: Disappointing to see former Greens MSP campaign for Labour

The Scottish CND is aiming to put the focus on voting for candidates opposed to nuclear weapons

The Scottish CND is aiming to put the focus on voting for candidates opposed to nuclear weapons

General Election

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'Take target off our backs': Scots urged to vote in anti-nuclear MPs

Should French President Emmanuel Macron learn lessons from the past?

Should French President Emmanuel Macron learn lessons from the past?

Emmanuel Macron

Mission creep in Ukraine could have devastating consequences

Angela Rayner speaks in Greenock last week

Angela Rayner speaks in Greenock last week

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Angela Rayner 'sells out principles' as anti-Trident tweet resurfaces

David Lammy delivers a speech to the Fabian Society conference in January

David Lammy delivers a speech to the Fabian Society conference in January

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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David Lammy says Ukraine invasion changed his mind on nuclear weapons

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar pictured in Greenock, Inverclyde last week

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar pictured in Greenock, Inverclyde last week

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Anas Sarwar defends Labour's nuclear weapons commitment

Keir Starmer speaks at the Fusilier Museum in Bury, Greater Manchester

Keir Starmer speaks at the Fusilier Museum in Bury, Greater Manchester

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Keir Starmer unveils Labour's Trident 'triple lock' commitment

A protester is seen holding a sign to protest Trident and the bases of nuclear capable submarines (Photo: Getty)

A protester is seen holding a sign to protest Trident and the bases of nuclear capable submarines (Photo: Getty)

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Calculating how much the UK's new nuclear submarines will really cost

Official estimates estimated total clean-up costs for sites which contained disposed nuclear material from weapons programmes and energy generation could come to £263bn over the next 100 years

Official estimates estimated total clean-up costs for sites which contained disposed nuclear material from weapons programmes and energy generation could come to £263bn over the next 100 years

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Scotland could be saddled 'with £22bn nuclear clean-up bill' over next century

David Lammy has praised the politician responsible for Britain becoming a nuclear power

David Lammy has praised the politician responsible for Britain becoming a nuclear power

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David Lammy heaps praise on father of UK's Trident nuclear weapon programme

It was impossible to absorb that one bomb had reduced a city to rubble

It was impossible to absorb that one bomb had reduced a city to rubble

Nuclear weapons

I'm still haunted by TV report following the bombing of Hiroshima

HMS Vigilant Vanguard class nuclear submarine

HMS Vigilant Vanguard class nuclear submarine

Nuclear weapons

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Cancel Trident renewal and increase health and education spending, MPs told

The UK's nuclear deterrent spending should be looked at by a panel of MPs and peers, ministers have been told

The UK's nuclear deterrent spending should be looked at by a panel of MPs and peers, ministers have been told

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

UK spending on Trident lacks scrutiny, ministers told amid secrecy concerns

The Labour leader was asked about his willingness to use the UK nuclear ‘deterrent’

The Labour leader was asked about his willingness to use the UK nuclear ‘deterrent’

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Does Keir Starmer really think he’d have power to press the button?

An independent Scotland must take a stand against nuclear weapons, Isobel Lindsay argues

An independent Scotland must take a stand against nuclear weapons, Isobel Lindsay argues

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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On nuclear weapons, independent Scotland will be as reasonable as UK has been

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson had walked back on an SNP pledge to commit to signing a treaty banning nuclear weapons

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson had walked back on an SNP pledge to commit to signing a treaty banning nuclear weapons

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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SNP back signing nuclear ban treaty post-independence – despite previous U-turn

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer talking to workers during a campaign visit to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer talking to workers during a campaign visit to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

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Ruth Wishart: Keir Starmer takes another wrong turn with pointless Trident support

Keir Starmer spoke from Barrow

Keir Starmer spoke from Barrow

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'I would be prepared to press nuclear button', says Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer has said nuclear weapons are the 'bedrock' of UK defence policy

Keir Starmer has said nuclear weapons are the 'bedrock' of UK defence policy

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Keir Starmer under fire as he says Trident will be 'bedrock' of Labour defence policy

The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons is called the “Charter of the Victims”

The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons is called the “Charter of the Victims”

Israel Hamas War

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Nuclear-armed UK is blind to its own violations of international law

Grant Shapps faced questions from SNP MP Martin Docherty Hughes

Grant Shapps faced questions from SNP MP Martin Docherty Hughes

Conservative Party

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Grant Shapps denies 'insane rumour' he was behind Trident missile misfire

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine photographed at Faslane

A Vanguard-class nuclear submarine photographed at Faslane

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Warning nuclear submarines at Faslane are 'stretched to breaking point'

Images of a Vanguard-class submarine returning to Faslane after more than six months on patrol

Images of a Vanguard-class submarine returning to Faslane after more than six months on patrol

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Fears as new images show 'obvious deterioration' of nuclear sub at Faslane

Angus Robertson’s comments at the launch of the latest independence white paper have sparked concern

Angus Robertson’s comments at the launch of the latest independence white paper have sparked concern

Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson cannot just change the SNP’s policy on nuclear weapons

Negotiations between the UK and Scotland after a vote for independence will see nuclear weapons on the table

Negotiations between the UK and Scotland after a vote for independence will see nuclear weapons on the table

Angus Robertson

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Nuclear ban treaty a 'golden key' in post-independence talks with UK, SNP told

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson walked back on previous support from SNP leadership for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson walked back on previous support from SNP leadership for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

Angus Robertson

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Why SNP must not U-turn on support for Nobel-prize winning anti-nuclear campaign

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson would not commit an independent Scotland to signing a treaty banning nuclear weapons - despite having previously pledged to do so

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson would not commit an independent Scotland to signing a treaty banning nuclear weapons - despite having previously pledged to do so

Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson 'overstepping remit' on nuclear weapons, senior SNP figure warns

Ministry of Defence image of an unarmed Trident missile being launched, and the front of the new white paper on independence

Ministry of Defence image of an unarmed Trident missile being launched, and the front of the new white paper on independence

Nuclear weapons

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Three key takeaways from the independence paper on 'Scotland's place in world'

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson (right) declined to restate former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson (right) declined to restate former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

Angus Robertson

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Independent Scotland not committed to treaty banning nuclear weapons, Robertson says

The paper sets out how Scotland would apply to join the EU after independence and participate fully in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy

The paper sets out how Scotland would apply to join the EU after independence and participate fully in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy

Angus Robertson

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New independence paper confirms Scotland would be nuclear-free

The missile’s booster rockets reportedly failed and it landed in the sea close to the launch site

The missile’s booster rockets reportedly failed and it landed in the sea close to the launch site

Nuclear weapons

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'Embarrassing' test missile launch shows 'wider failure' of UK defence strategy

A Russian serviceman patrols the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Energodar

A Russian serviceman patrols the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Energodar

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

We must wake up to the nuclear powder keg embedded in the war in Ukraine

The Faslane naval base hosts the UK's nuclear weapons

The Faslane naval base hosts the UK's nuclear weapons

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American nuclear submarine berths at Faslane during visit to Scotland

SNP foreign affairs spokesperson Brendan O'Hara speaking in the Commons

SNP foreign affairs spokesperson Brendan O'Hara speaking in the Commons

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SNP MP criticised for attending Israel-linked arms industry reception

Decommissioned nuclear submarines alongside the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Rosyth Dockyard in Dunfermline

Decommissioned nuclear submarines alongside the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Rosyth Dockyard in Dunfermline

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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Neale Hanvey: There are no upsides to hosting UK’s nukes in Scotland