Prime Minister Tony Blair was reported Friday to be `in a rush' to approve a new generation of nuclear weapons for Britain before he leaves office next year.
According to the Guardian newspaper, Blair told his cabinet ministers on Thursday that he plans to launch a debate on the controversial replacement of the country's ageing Trident nuclear missiles as early as next week and wanted a quick decision.
Defence Secretary, Des Browne, was also said to have started one- to-one meetings with colleagues before the imminent publication of a white paper supporting what is being called the "retention of Britain's independent deterrent."
The UK government has already faced strong opposition, including from inside the ruling Labour Party, against upgrading the submarine-based nuclear system, including over the costs which is estimated to be at least Pnds 20 million (Dlrs 36 m).
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