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Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

The UK Trident programme encompasses is a nuclear weapons system consisting of four Vanguard-class submarines armed with Trident II D-5 ballistic missiles, able to deliver thermonuclear warheads. It is the most expensive and most powerful capability of the British military forces.

the development, procurement and operation of the current generation of British nuclear weapons, and the means to deliver them.

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 @8R6RZ4Qfrom Connecticut answered…3yrs3Y

I don't think this matter will be okay because what's the point of having weapon if they're not using them unless something goes wrong.

 @8PFY9MK from Iowa answered…3yrs3Y

Destroy all nuclear weapons.

 @8NVKLVYfrom Maine answered…3yrs3Y

In a perfect reality no, in the current climate yes as i fear it would lead to bullying from other powers to not have it.

 @8X3H4PKfrom Pennsylvania answered…2yrs2Y

yes but only if needed

 @8TF43P2from Maine answered…3yrs3Y

Give all the nukes to Elon so he can terraform Mars

 @8T3M48Qfrom Virginia answered…3yrs3Y

Yes absolutely, and upgrade the current programme

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Yes, and upgrade the current programme

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No, and divert the funds into health, education, and welfare initiatives

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Yes, but remove the base from Scotland

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No, and the UK should encourage all countries to dismantle their nuclear weapon programmes

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No

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Yes

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