The Scottish Conservatives have criticised the SNP’s opposition to Trident, the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Deputy leader Meghan Gallacher visited Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute on Saturday, near the Faslane naval base which is home to the UK’s submarine fleet. Ms Gallacher said the stance of the SNP, along with other politicians who oppose Trident, puts the UK’s national security at risk. Ms Gallacher said: “The Scottish Conservatives are the only party truly committed to retaining our nuclear deterrent – along with the 11,000 jobs it supports in and around Faslane. Global security is as fragile today as it has been in decades, given Russia’s appalling invasion of Ukraine and the deepening conflict in the Middle East.

Source: Express June 16, 2024 11:17 UTC