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THE Scottish Government yesterday took the first steps towards stopping a new nuclear weapons system being stationed in Scotland.
The Ministry of Defence wants the GBP 20 billion replacement for Trident to be based on the Clyde. Ultimately, the decision is up to UK MPs because defence is a reserved issue.See the full content of this document
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Snp Gathers Forces to Fight Trident Missile Replacement
However, the SNP-led government has pledged to use every power available to stop the nuclear warheads being based north of the Border.
Following a summit involving politicians, unions, environmentalists and church leaders in Glasgow yesterday, Bruce Crawford, the minister for parliamentary business, announced a working group to look at the various devolved powers that could be used to stop Trident's successor being bro...See the full content of this document
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