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Going nuclear over Britain’s defences
The Lib Dems want to cut the number of nuclear submarines from four to two. But officials who have carried out a study for the party say two subs would “not be a credible deterrent”.
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A government review has recommended axing up to two thousand Royal Marines. But MPs have warned that making the cuts would be “militarily illiterate”. We speak to the former head of the Army, General Lord Dannett.
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The Lib Dems want to cut the number of nuclear submarines from four to two. But officials who have carried out a study for the party say two subs would “not be a credible deterrent”.
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