Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited a BAE Systems shipyard to announce a new phase of the Trident nuclear submarine replacement program. The government aims to frame this defense spending as a catalyst for reindustrialization and job creation in the UK.
Andy Burnham’s visit to Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, owned by BAE Systems, offers an opportunity to reinforce his pro-Trident credentials. Andy Burnham’s visit to Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, owned by BAE Systems, offers an opportunity to reinforce his pro-Trident credentials. Politics Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacement
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