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If you want a real deterrent, take a look at Trident's cost

The old jokes are the best. Britain deplores nuclear weapons, but must possess them in order to deter people who may not entirely deplore the species-killing art. We never intend to launch our missiles, but think it prudent to give the impression that we might, if pushed, one day change our minds. Just before being rendered into ash, that is.

The old jokes are the best. Britain deplores nuclear weapons, but must possess them in order to deter people who may not entirely deplore the species-killing art.