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politics27 days ago•4 min saved

Lib Dems push for a fully British nuclear deterrent to end US dependence

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey urged Britain to develop a fully independent nuclear deterrent to stop relying on US-supplied Trident missiles, proposing a two-stage plan to domestically maintain existing systems and eventually manufacture a British-made replacement, with costs borne in the UK; the party’s stance contrasts with the government’s defence position that the UK’s deterrent supports NATO, and estimates for the plan’s price are not provided.

via BBC|

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politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Lib Dems push public war bonds to fund UK defence boost

The Liberal Democrats propose issuing publicly available “war bonds” to raise up to £20bn for defence, letting citizens lend to the government for 2–3 years at standard gilt-rate interest, with the proceeds ring-fenced for defence and paired with reforms to the MoD’s procurement process amid calls for increased NATO-aligned spending.

via BBC|

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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Liberal Democrats Promise 8,000 New GPs and Target Key Tory Seats

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to recruit 8,000 more GPs if elected, aiming to ensure patients can see a doctor within seven days. The plan, costing £4bn over five years, is central to their general election campaign and includes measures to boost recruitment and retain experienced GPs. Party leader Sir Ed Davey criticized Conservative management of the NHS and emphasized the need for political transformation to address health and care issues.

via BBC.com|

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