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BILL KIDD MSP reflects on the backhanded and secretive Aukus agreement and what it means for Scottish hopes to get rid of nuclear weapons for good
HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, which carries Britain’s Trident nukes

THE Aukus international security agreement was signed by the Australian, British and US governments last month.

This agreement came in response to international security concerns over what are seen as aggressive Chinese policies.

The agreement was centred around a deal for the US and Britain to share their joint capabilities for building nuclear-powered (but not nuclear-armed) submarine vessels with Australia.

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