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Trident nuclear base damned as ‘poor’ after polluting the Clyde
Trident nuclear base condemned by Scottish Government watchdog for “poor” environmental performance after it polluted the Clyde with toxic chemicals.
Faslane to dump up to 50 times more radioactive waste in the Clyde
The Ministry of Defence has been attacked for planning to increase discharges of radioactive waste from Faslane into the Firth of Clyde by up to 50 times.
Bid to sue UK government for Trident ‘war crimes’ under investigation
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether Prime Minister Theresa May can be taken to court for conspiring to commit war crimes with Trident.
Fears over expanding MoD police role on the Clyde
Armed Ministry of Defence police are planning to increase patrols in civilian areas outwith the Clyde nuclear bases, prompting fears about the “increasing militarisation” of the area.
£74m: the cost of guarding nuclear bombs and submarines
More than £74 million of public money is spent every year to guard Trident warheads and nuclear submarines on the Clyde and across the UK.
Trident plans ‘in doubt’, says government watchdog
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority told the Cabinet Office that £31bn programme for new nuclear submarines faces "major risks".
