Tories hypocrisy over Trident plans
UKIP Defence Spokesman, Mike Hookem MEP, has branded the
Conservatives “hypocrites” after they announced their plans today for a like for
like Trident replacement. Mike also called into question the Conservatives true
commitment to the UK’s nuclear deterrent, when they have so far totally failed
to commit to meeting the minimum 2% of GDP target set by NATO for its
members.Mike said, “How can the Conservatives say they are committed to a ‘like for like’ replacement for Trident, when they so easily jumped into bed with the anti-Trident Liberal Democrats in 2010. This is sheer hypocrisy, and an empty promise that will very easily be forgotten in any coalition talks after the election.”
