Campbell: Lib Dems ‘prevail’ on Trident

Sir Menzies Campbell, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, comments on reports that the decision for the like-for-like replacement of the Trident nuclear missile system has been delayed until after the next general election:

“If these press reports are true then it is clear that Liberal Democrat views have prevailed.

“Extending the life of the existing Trident fleet will not only save money in the short term; it will allow the opportunity to keep nuclear policy under review, to explore the possibilities of co-operation with the French, and even to consider other alternatives to like for like replacement of Trident.

“Liberal Democrats would be well satisfied with this outcome.”