Keir Starmer

[west didsblue]

Because it's basically a US thing. We couldn't really use it without their agreement. Not that I can conceive of any circumstances when we would want to use it. Killing someone else when you are already dead is a tad pointless.

The warheads are UK designed and manufactured, and whilst the missile system is a US system, the UK has full operational control and the US cannot override a launch order by the PM. It really would be totally pointless if it were otherwise now that we know that the US can elect a Russian asset into the White House.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

The warheads are UK designed and manufactured, and whilst the missile system is a US system, the UK has full operational control and the US cannot override a launch order by the PM. It really would be totally pointless if it were otherwise now that we know that the US can elect a Russian asset into the White House.

Doesn’t make much difference as we elected one into Downing Street!

 

[west didsblue]

Doesn’t make much difference as we elected one into Downing Street!

Fair point.

 

[Gabriel]

 

[BayernMan]

 

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

That's essentially the difference. The Tories just ignore the pay demand, whereas Sir Kier would get round the table and not agree to them

 

[mosssideblue]

Because it's basically a US thing. We couldn't really use it without their agreement. Not that I can conceive of any circumstances when we would want to use it. Killing someone else when you are already dead is a tad pointless.

That is bollocks

 

[BrianW]

That is bollocks

OK, let's say you're right and it's bollocks, or even bollocks squared.

It's still of no practical use, and because it costs a bomb (no pun intended) it leaves inadequate funding for conventional forces. Meaning that the only way to have conventional forces that are adequately sized and properly equipped is to spend a disproportionate amount on defence in total. Good luck with that when you have a declining economy, year on year, compared to the market leaders.

This is how the USSR collapsed, it could not afford to maintain its defences. That is why now Russia is sending obsolete T62 tanks from museums into battle.

If you want a powerful military you have to start with a powerful economy to fund it.


Interesting article: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-trident-nuclear-program/

 

[Postman Pep]

That's essentially the difference. The Tories just ignore the pay demand, whereas Sir Kier would get round the table and not agree to them

And then give them a stern talking to :)

 

[Postman Pep]

Where's that O'Brien clip when you need it ;-)