Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

Environment, Nuclear weapons

‘Significant’ radioactive waste problem at Trident submarine base

Ally Tibbitt on January 7, 2018April 18, 2019

After a breach in radioactive waste management procedures at the Trident submarine base on the Clyde, Ministry of Defence bosses admitted there had been "clear process failings and a lack of management supervision."

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Perfect storm: MoD report says Trident nuclear plans in trouble

Rob Edwards on November 20, 2017April 18, 2019

UK government plans for new Trident submarine reactors are under threat from staff shortages and spending cuts.

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MoD under fire over new nuclear facilities on the Clyde

Rob Edwards on November 15, 2017April 18, 2019

Revelations that the Ministry of Defence is planning 14 new developments at the Trident nuclear bases on the Clyde have sparked criticism.

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Trident nuclear safety reports suppressed by the Ministry of Defence

Rob Edwards on November 13, 2017April 18, 2019

The Ministry of Defence has censored official warnings about the safety of the Trident nuclear weapons system based on the Clyde.

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Trident nuclear plans “unachievable”, says UK government watchdog

Rob Edwards on July 24, 2017April 18, 2019

Westminster spending watchdog condemns UK government plans to replace Trident as “in doubt” or “unachievable”.

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Historic vote to ban nuclear bombs praised by Sturgeon – but dissed by Westminster

Rob Edwards on July 12, 2017April 18, 2019

Backed by Nicola Sturgeon but boycotted by Westminster, 122 countries agree a treaty for the “irreversible elimination” of nuclear weapons.

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Bid to sue UK government for Trident ‘war crimes’ under investigation

Rob Edwards on June 27, 2017April 18, 2019

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.

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Alarm over steep rise in nuclear bomb convoys in Scotland

Rob Edwards on May 2, 2017May 8, 2017

The number of nuclear bombs being driven to and from the Clyde rose more than fivefold last year to help modernise Trident.

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Nuclear weapons, Crime and justice

Fears over expanding MoD police role on the Clyde

Rob Edwards on January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

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.

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Injury risks from “weaknesses” in Ministry of Defence safety, warns watchdog

Written by Rob Edwards

Buccleuch Hunt accused of “mayhem” after losing control of hounds

Written by Billy Briggs

Scottish school children targeted by arms firm allegedly complicit in war crimes

Written by Billy Briggs

Air pollution from traffic is getting worse on some Scottish streets

Written by Rob Edwards