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UK Must Build Own Nuclear Missiles to End US Reliance, Says Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey urges UK to establish a domestic Trident servicing program and build a British-made nuclear replacement by the 2040s to ensure true independence.
- On Sunday, Sir Ed Davey urged the UK government to establish a domestic servicing programme for Trident and pursue a British-made replacement in the 2040s.
- Davey argued that Britain must de-tangle its nuclear deterrent from US reliance because President Donald Trump is not a dependable ally amid recent disputes.
- The UK retains operational control but relies on US-built missiles under a technology-sharing deal, with Vanguard-class submarines based at Faslane and one of four nuclear submarines at sea.
- A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said 'Our independent nuclear deterrent protects us every minute of every day and is the ultimate guarantee of our national security', and the government highlighted the UK's key role in Nato's security.
- Within the Liberal Democrats, Davey highlighted Britain’s 1950s atomic programme and France’s independent model, citing cost and reliance concerns, and party divisions remain.
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