Submarine carrying a
Trident missile
The British government was mulling whether to dispose of its nuclear
deterrent Trident, which is a missile system. Yesterday, Parliament
voted in favor of renewing Trident. I'm a peaceful, optimistic
person, but I'm also a realist. In this day and age, western
countries need to be sensible regarding national security. Britain,
the world's fifth largest economy, needs a nuclear deterrent. It
does not have to be on the level of Trident or at such a staggering
cost, but a nuclear deterrent is needed.
Britain should also maintain its own nuclear deterrent, which is not
currently the case. Maintaining one's own nuclear deterrent, would
also create more jobs in Britain, helping the economy. Additionally,
the British government should employ more inventive scientists who
are loyal to the country, to create technology to protect the nation
(detection systems, weapons jammers ect).
STORY SOURCE
MPs vote to renew Trident: Jeremy Corbyn suffers biggest rebellion of his leadership as Britain's nuclear deterrent backed by 472 to 117
19 July 2016 1:08am - Jeremy Corbyn has been
heckled and accused of lying by his own MPs and told he was
“defending the countries’ enemies” as he announced he would
vote against renewing Trident. MPs on Monday night
overwhelmingly backed renewing the Trident nuclear deterrent
by 472 to 117 - a majority of 355 votes - which means it is
secure for a generation. Mr Corbyn suffered the biggest
rebellion of his leadership as 140 Labour MPs supported
renewal despite his opposition while just 47 voted
against...
