Labour leader Keir Starmer has pledged to secure the UK's nuclear deterrent, introducing a 'nuclear deterrent triple lock' policy. Starmer emphasizes national security as a top priority and vows to maintain and deploy nuclear weapons. Despite some internal dissent, Starmer reaffirms his commitment to the nuclear deterrent, stating he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons if necessary.
๐ฌ๐ง Labour's Triple Lock Pledge For Trident โซNuclear deterrent 'foundation of UK defence' says Starmer โซ@SandemanKit #frontpagestoday #UK @yorkshirepost ๐ฌ๐ง https://t.co/87mjMetgaZ
๐ด Deputy Labour leaderโs comments on multilateral disarmament came hours after Sir Keir Starmer said he would be willing to use the deterrent โฌ๏ธ Read more https://t.co/PH1T7UXwLA https://t.co/ZRUc7qA2tX
Labour defence policy mired in confusion as Angela Rayner is still keen on nuclear disarmament - while Keir Starmer says party is united on 'triple lock' pledge https://t.co/J4bI4E736e https://t.co/3xTPR3G8Zt
'In the Labour Party there is a very, very strong view that actually we don't want to have a nuclear deterrent at all.' Former Editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie, on Angela Rayner's comment that she hasn't changed her mind on nuclear weapons, despite Keir Starmer backing them. https://t.co/4QaHeVyShj
Sir Keir Starmer has said he would be prepared to deploy nuclear weapons if needed to defend the UK Read more๐ https://t.co/FKBv7u8F2V
Reality check: is Keir Starmerโs triple lock on nuclear weapons anything new? https://t.co/k7E8JplfNn
Keir Starmer confirms he'd be prepared to use nuclear weapons โ but it would depend on just how far Diane Abbott steps out of line https://t.co/G2EUo1c7uW
NEW: Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner says she hasnโt changed her mind on UKโs nuclear deterrent @bbc reports. This is despite Keir Starmer saying this morning the whole shadow cabinet were behind him.
Angela Rayner tells the BBC she hasn't changed her mind on the nuclear deterrent She said in 2020 that Labour should work towards a world without nuclear weapons via https://t.co/WjmHy4GphQ https://t.co/8mVty8wh1j
My Labour Party is committed to the security of our nation, to our armed forces, and to our nuclear deterrent. https://t.co/INrtge5idr
"I lead this party" - Sir Keir Starmer, asked about whether his shadow cabinet is united in support of the nuclear deterrent, says he has their backing (via @PA) https://t.co/JoKMytfgVk
Everyone knows Keir Starmer flip flops on all his views, but the fact he canโt be relied on to stand by the UKโs nuclear deterrent will put Britain in danger. https://t.co/QmJVZ7gorO
Keir Starmer Called for Total Nuclear Disarmament https://t.co/DFiP8Yh2bv https://t.co/sJhCIr8tG2
Starmer says he's prepared to use nuclear weapons to defend UK Read more๐ https://t.co/H0mUKHpobh
Inside UK's chilling nuclear deterrent as Keir Starmer makes national security vow https://t.co/HeyhP3hvYk
The man Keir Starmer is trying to make Foreign Secretary voted to scrap the UK's nuclear deterrent - that tells you all you need to know about Labour's defence policy. In a more uncertain world, Labour cannot be trusted with our security. https://t.co/IDKpjY1zO6
Keir Starmer backed a man who wanted to remove our nuclear deterrent. Actions speak louder than words.
๐จ NEW: Keir Starmer confirms he would be prepared to fire nuclear weapons if necessary
'Nuclear deterrents are fundamental and a vital part of our defence, of course, that means we have to be prepared to use it' Keir Starmer is asked twice about Labour front benchers voting against the UK having nuclear weapons eight years ago https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 https://t.co/iLn22V8C7r
"The nuclear deterrent is the foundation of any plan to keep Britain safe. It is essential." Labour leader @Keir_Starmer adds that, "national security and economic security must go hand in hand" https://t.co/Ox9dqAF9Ms ๐บ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/d9MrYJPNiu
๐จ NEW: Keir Starmer says โa new age of insecurity has begunโ and reaffirms Labourโs commitment to the UKโs nuclear deterrent
"National security is the most important issue of our country." Labour leader @Keir_Starmer speaks about defence and national security. He adds, "with my changed Labour Party, national security will always come first" https://t.co/Ox9dqAF9Ms ๐บ Sky 501 https://t.co/tRQetOZsjj
'After 14 years of the Tories we are less safe and less secure' Sir Keir Starmer says Labour are โtotally committed to the security of our nation, to our armed forces, and importantly, to our nuclear deterrentโ. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 ๐บ Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/zcixfFRz6Q
๐ด Sir Keir Starmer will seek to make defence the focus of Labourโs general election campaign on Monday as he delivers a speech reiterating his commitment to the Trident nuclear deterrent https://t.co/9K8B8sMxZb
"National security is the most important issue of our country." Labour leader @Keir_Starmer speaks about defence and national security. He adds, 'with my changed Labour Party, national security will always come first" https://t.co/Ox9dqAF9Ms ๐บ Sky 501 https://t.co/v2lk9lDdkX
Keir Starmer: "Throughout the whole of this Parliament I have deliberately not been partisan over issues about National Security, but the Tories questioned this Labour Party's commitment to NS, & I will not let that stand... we will keep the people of Britain safe.." https://t.co/jFxifuHW1C
๐จ BREAKING: Keir Starmer is reaffirming his commitment to the UK's nuclear deterrent. Mr Starmer says the UK has to be 'fit to fight', and adds that Labour is 'totally committed to the security of our nation, to our armed forces, and importantly, to our nuclear deterrent.' https://t.co/sKW2EuJx2R
Keir Starmer is talking about defence today and Labourโs โnuclear deterrent triple lockโ (to build, maintain and deploy the nuclear submarines)โฆ https://t.co/MoI2QjsAvO
Keir Starmer vows to protect UK's nuclear deterrent in defence 'triple lock' vow https://t.co/yIeibzhz6O
Keir Starmer to rebrand Labour as โparty of national securityโ & will vow to keep UKโs nuclear weapons Labour chief brings in "triple lock" promise on Trident deterrent - to help banish Corbyn-era past โ๏ธ @JackElsom https://t.co/FPEAgOPIxe https://t.co/a8dA0CNq6p
National security will always come first in the changed Labour Party I lead.
๐ฌ๐ง UK'S STARMER SEEKS TO REASSURE VOTERS ON DEFENCE WITH NUCLEAR DETERRENT PLEDGE Full Story โ https://t.co/oIXO4TOTw8 British opposition leader Keir Starmer will pledge on Monday to secure the country's nuclear deterrent, trying to reassure voters before an election that theโฆ https://t.co/vpuTItAKyT
๐จ NEW: Labour has committed to a 'nuclear deterrent triple lock' [@JAHeale] https://t.co/XDflQSCsrI