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'Retaining our independent nuclear deterrent', UK Chancellor Gordon Brown signals backing for Trident replacement, June 21, 2006

Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP at the Mansion House, London, June 21, 2006.

Chancellor Gordon Brown: "And I mean not just stability by securing low inflation but stability in our industrial relations, stability through a stable and competitive tax regime, and stability through a predictable and light touch regulatory environment - a stability founded on our strength to make the right long term decisions, the same strength of national purpose we will demonstrate in protecting our security in this Parliament and the long-term - strong in defence in fighting terrorism, upholding NATO, supporting our armed forces at home and abroad, and retaining our independent nuclear deterrent. In an insecure world we must and will always have the strength to take all necessary long term decisions for stability and security."

Source: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/newsroom_and_speeches/press/2006/press_44_06.cfm

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