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Scottish Parliament votes against Trident Print E-mail
Friday, 15 June 2007

The Scottish Parliament has dealt a symbolic blow to the Westminster Government’s plans to replace the Trident nuclear missile system with a majority of MSPs voting to support a motion expressing opposition to the plan.

The vote saw 71 MSPs vote against the plan while only 16 voted for the plan, while 39 Labour MSPs abstained.

While all defence matters are reserved, anti-Trident campaigners say the vote indicates the level of opposition to nuclear weapons in Scotland.

Nationalist MSP Bruce Crawford said:

“This is an historic vote. For the first time ever the Scottish Parliament has voted to oppose the waste that is nuclear proliferation. Not only does it reflect the decision made by a majority of Scottish MPs in March on this very issue but it reflects the majority opinion of Scotland against the immorality of Trident.”

Green MSP Patrick Harvie said:

“MSPs come to this issue from a range of angles; while we can all recognise that defence is currently a reserved matter, upholding international law in Scotland and protecting the health and well-being of the Scottish people are devolved responsibilities.

“It is greatly encouraging that the Scottish Parliament has today expressed the view - shared by the majority of Scots - that the UK government's plans to replace Trident should be opposed. We will continue to work with everyone who shares that opposition to new nuclear weapons - inside Parliament and beyond. We will also continue to make the case for using the devolved powers we do have to prevent the operation of Trident.”
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