Labour's Nuclear 'Triple Lock' Criticized as 'Triple C**k' by Ex-Defence Secretary

Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Accuses Labour of Rewriting History

In a scathing attack on Labour, former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace criticized the party's pledge for a nuclear 'triple lock' as "triple c**k" and accused them of attempting to rewrite history. Wallace called out Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for being "fundamentally dishonest" in their promises on national security.

Labour's Vow to Maintain Trident Nuclear Deterrent Sparks Controversy

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to keep the Trident nuclear deterrent, build four new submarines, maintain continuous at-sea patrol, and deliver all necessary future upgrades. However, critics have raised concerns, pointing to Jeremy Corbyn's past statement that he would never press the nuclear button.

Accusations of Dishonesty and Lack of Credibility in Labour's Defence Policies

Ben Wallace accused Labour of offering a "magic wand" for defence issues without the credibility to support it. He highlighted the shadow cabinet's divided views on Trident and criticized Labour's lack of honesty in their campaign.

Wallace Slams Labour's 'Triple Lock' Promise as 'Triple C**k'

Wallace criticized Labour's "triple lock" promise, which includes increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP "as soon as resources allow," as "triple c**k." He emphasized the importance of aligning defence funding with the growing threat level and called out Labour for using vague terms like "when economic conditions allow."

Criticism Extends to Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

Ben Wallace also targeted Labour's shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, accusing her of lacking concrete plans and figures in her criticisms of the government. He highlighted concerns within MI5 over Cooper's proposals to expand the agency's obligations without clear strategies or funding.