MoD spends £2bn on nuclear weapons ahead of Trident renewal decision

MoD spends £2bn on nuclear weapons ahead of Trident renewal decision

Ministry accused of pre-empting parliament's decision on Trident and attempting to force the hand of future governments

The figures have been released by the defence minister Peter Luff in answer to a parliamentary question by the Green MP Caroline Lucas. Although a few were known from freedom of information requests or other sources, the bulk had previously been kept confidential.

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