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.