Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is focusing on renewing the UK’s Trident nuclear submarine program as part of plans to revive industry and create jobs. The new phase of the program will bring billions in contracts, support thousands of jobs, and emphasize apprenticeships, while reaffirming the UK’s commitment to NATO defense spending targets.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham will highlight the renewal of the Trident nuclear submarine program during a visit to Barrow-in-Furness.
- The Dreadnought-class submarines program is worth £31 billion and is being built in Barrow, England.
- A new £8.4 billion contract phase aims to support 18,000 extra jobs by 2030 and 22,000 apprentices by 2035.
- The UK currently supports 47,000 jobs in military nuclear activities, including 13,500 in Barrow’s shipyard.
- Burnham supports continuing Trident, unlike some others in the Labour Party who have opposed it.
- The government aims to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 as part of NATO commitments.
- Burnham has not committed to reaching 3% of GDP spending on defense by 2030, focusing instead on the 2035 target.
- The new Dreadnought submarines will replace older Vanguard-class boats, which carry Britain’s nuclear deterrent with 40 warheads each.
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