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unusual facts about nuclear deterrent



Nick Harvey

He also voted against the Government's decision to renew Britain's nuclear deterrent, Trident.


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Archy Kirkwood, Baron Kirkwood of Kirkhope

In 1986 he with two other MPs Simon Hughes MP and Michael Meadowcroft MP and the National League of Young Liberals and other parts of the party produced the booklet Across the Divide Liberal Values on Defence and Disarmament This was the rally call that defeated the party leadership in the debate over the issue of an independent nuclear deterrent.

Bristol Filton Airport

The length of the runway and its closed-to-passengers status made it an ideal dispersion site for the nation's airborne nuclear deterrent during the Cold War.

Malcolm Chisholm

In December 2006 he criticised the decision to renew Trident, Britain's nuclear deterrent, in opposition to First Minister Jack McConnell, leading to speculation that he might be removed from office.

Polaris Sales Agreement

The agreement formally arranged for the Polaris missile system to be provided to the UK to maintain its independent nuclear deterrent.

Shyam Saran

In April 2006, he said that India has no obligation to define its minimum credible nuclear-deterrent after United States Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher suggested that India "further define" its minimum deterrent.