Our deterrent must stay
THE Prime Minister is right to say that the world is a dangerous and unpredictable place and to conclude that Britain needs to keep its independent nuclear deterrent.
The security of our nation is worth the price.
As he says: “The security of our nation is worth the price.”
And yet the price may become unaffordable unless his administration does more – much more – to get on top of the public sector deficit.
By all means spend big on replacing Trident, Mr Cameron.
But please find the funds to do so by cutting the bloated budgets for foreign aid and the European Union.