Angela Rayner Stands by Labour's Nuclear Weapons Policy
Angela Rayner confirmed her support for Labour's nuclear weapons policy despite her past opposition. She emphasized multilateral disarmament while backing the 'triple lock' commitment. Labour leader Keir Starmer reiterated his support for nuclear defense and plans to allocate 2.5% of UK GDP to defense.
Angela Rayner, deputy Labour leader, confirmed her support for Labour’s stance on nuclear weapons despite her previous opposition.
Rayner, who voted against renewing Trident in 2016, now supports Labour’s 'triple lock' commitment to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent, build new submarines, and conduct future upgrades.
She stressed the importance of multilateral disarmament alongside other countries.
Rayner's stance contrasts with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who emphasized the necessity of nuclear weapons for national defense during his speech at the Fusilier museum in Bury.
Starmer reaffirmed his entire shadow cabinet's support and his goal to allocate 2.5% of UK GDP to defence.
Rayner, who voted against renewing Trident in 2016, now supports Labour’s 'triple lock' commitment to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent, build new submarines, and conduct future upgrades.
She stressed the importance of multilateral disarmament alongside other countries.
Rayner's stance contrasts with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who emphasized the necessity of nuclear weapons for national defense during his speech at the Fusilier museum in Bury.
Starmer reaffirmed his entire shadow cabinet's support and his goal to allocate 2.5% of UK GDP to defence.
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