Clive Lewis told the Guardian that the party’s existing pro-renewal policy would remain in place unless there were significant changes, such as spiralling costs. They accused Lewis of “abandoning the defence review” and defying the democratic wishes of the majority of Labour members. “There is enormous opposition to Trident replacement within the Labour party and there will be huge disappointment at this U-turn by Clive Lewis,” it said. “But I am clear that our party has a policy for Trident renewal,” he added. He said Labour would put multilateral disarmament at the forefront of its defence policy, committing to making headway on the international stage.

Source: The Guardian September 26, 2016 11:40 UTC