Friday, October 28, 2005

THE TRIDENT Guardian: "The increased debate taking place inside the Labour party on the question of Trident replacement is welcome. We see no legitimate political, military or moral reason for replacing Trident. It is estimated that this would cost at least £15bn, which would be better spent on defeating poverty here and abroad, and providing for employment, education and health. A replacement would contravene the UK's commitment to the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. At the 2000 review conference on the treaty, the UK and the other four declared nuclear-weapons states gave an 'unequivocal undertaking to work towards the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals'. We therefore urge all Labour MPs to oppose Trident replacement and press for policies that will lead to genuine peace and security. Lindsey Duncan, Joanne Harris, Marian Keyes, Adrian Mitchell, Harold Pinter, Kate Hudson (chair, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament)" 1:04:45 PM

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