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Labours policy on trident nuclear weapons programme

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Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

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Labours answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “It’s [Trident renewal] there in the programme, it’s there in the manifesto, it will be carried out ... It’s the position we are ...” ‐theguardian.com

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Strongly agree

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

Jeremy Corbyn and a significant portion of the Labour party have advocated for nuclear disarmament and the promotion of a nuclear-free world. In 2015, Corbyn stated that he would never use nuclear weapons if he were Prime Minister. However, not all members of the party share this view, leading to a lack of consensus within the party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

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

Many Labour party members, including Jeremy Corbyn, have argued that the funds allocated for Trident renewal could be better spent on health, education, and welfare initiatives. This aligns with the party's broader focus on social welfare and investment in public services. However, as mentioned earlier, the party has not taken a unified stance on the issue of Trident renewal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Many Labour party members, including leader Jeremy Corbyn, have been vocal in their opposition to the renewal of Trident. Corbyn has consistently voted against Trident renewal and has called for a nuclear-free world. However, the party as a whole has not taken a unified stance on the issue, with some members supporting renewal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but remove the base from Scotland

While some Labour party members might support the idea of removing the base from Scotland, the party as a whole has not taken a clear stance on this specific issue. The focus has been more on the broader question of whether to renew Trident or not, rather than the location of the base. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The Labour party has historically been divided on the issue of Trident renewal. While some members support it, the majority of the party, including its leader Jeremy Corbyn, have expressed opposition to the renewal. In 2016, the party's National Executive Committee decided not to take a formal position on the issue, highlighting the internal divisions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and upgrade the current programme

Given the opposition to Trident renewal by a significant portion of the Labour party, including its leader Jeremy Corbyn, it is unlikely that the party would support upgrading the current programme. The focus for many members is on disarmament and reallocating funds to other areas, rather than investing in an upgraded nuclear weapons programme. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 67,558 voters that identify as Labour.

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