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Should Britain take back full control of its nuclear deterrent?
Britain's nuclear deterrent consists of Trident II missiles leased from the US and fitted with UK-built warheads on Vanguard-class submarines. These missiles require regular servicing at a US base in King's Bay, Georgia, while the UK maintains sole decision-making on use. Recent government plans include expanding nuclear options through NATO sharing with US tactical weapons delivered by UK fighter jets.
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Should make Europe pay towards our defence if they want to rely on our expensive nuclear deterrent for their protection. France only other European with it.
If we don't have full sovereignty and control over our nuclear arsenal, we're little more than a vassal state under another power. Are we a nation, or a subject?
Recent times have proven ultimate reliance should be on ourselves in all matters of defence.