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Defence secretary says controversial move needed to keep Britain’s deterrent ‘credible’
International criticism may prove stronger than domestic disappointment over the pro-nuke shift
Tory MPs angry at seeking deeper links with Beijing as Raab admits deals necessary with nations breaching human rights
Striking announcements on nuclear deterrent, biological and chemical warfare, and even of potential for another pandemic
Trident, counterterror and the union take centre stage in biggest foreign policy assessment since cold war
UK outsourcer’s shares drop 12% as MoD plans to renationalise Atomic Weapons Establishment
Contractors received millions of pounds in additional fees owing to delays
Cost of new submarines and Scottish opposition raises doubts about Faslane base
Supporters prize Jeremy Corbyn’s authenticity, but oppose his hostility to the EU
National Audit Office warns of £15bn funding gap in equipment programme
Contractor given until end of year to show it can complete nuclear sub refit on time
Move raises fresh questions over performance of UK’s second-biggest defence supplier
Funding shortfall will be biggest in the next four years owing to series of costly projects
Cash injection aimed at boosting nuclear deterrent and countering cyber threat
National Audit Office predicts total spending and warns of £2.9bn shortfall
Extra money will go towards programme to build four new submarines
Defence minister saw merit in idea despite US and Germany’s possible ‘adverse reactions’
Labour leader reportedly said he wants to end nuclear deterrent ‘as soon’ as he can
Theresa May give more positive campaign performance after week on the defensive
Labour forced to clarify its commitment to nuclear deterrent
Watchdog seeks disclosure on military deals done without competitive tender
PM aware of incident when she opened July Commons debate on submarine renewal
Alleged incident took place shortly before parliamentary vote on system renewal
Labour leader strengthens his hand in shadow cabinet and the party’s ruling national executive committee
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