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Impact of Labour Party's nuclear deterrent stance on 2024 general election results
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Significant positive impact • 33%
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Significant negative impact • 33%
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Keir Starmer Rebrands Labour as 'Party of National Security', Reaffirms Triple Lock on Nuclear Deterrent
Jun 3, 2024, 09:29 AM
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, has announced plans to rebrand Labour as the 'party of national security' and reaffirmed the party's commitment to the UK's nuclear deterrent. Speaking on the general election campaign trail on Monday, Starmer emphasized a 'triple lock' promise on the Trident nuclear deterrent, which includes building, maintaining, and deploying nuclear submarines. Joined by army veterans standing as Labour candidates, Starmer reiterated Labour's total commitment to national security, the armed forces, and the nuclear deterrent. He stated that the UK has to be 'fit to fight' and addressed criticisms from the Conservative Party regarding Labour's stance on national security, vowing to keep the people of Britain safe.
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