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Fallon splashes our cash on Trident subs
Minister accused of ‘flouting democracy’ with £642m spend
MICHAEL FALLON was accused of flouting democracy yesterday after announcing a further £642 million spend on Trident submarines.
The Defence Secretary told MPs in a written statement that he is pressing ahead with work to replace the four ageing Vanguard-class submarines.Parliament is due to vote on replacing the wasteful weapons system later this year.
The announcement included investment on “long lead” items for the first of the new boats and funding for facilities at the shipyard in Barrow.
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