In full: Keir Starmer sets out Labour’s nuclear defence plans

Sir Keir Starmer would be prepared to push the nuclear button if he becomes prime minister, the shadow defence secretary insisted this morning. John Healey said the Labour leader would “do what is required, if it is required”. Sir Keir will today seek to reaffirm his commitment to the nation’s Trident nuclear deterrent as he focuses on national security and defence at the start of the second full week of general election campaigning. Read all the latest here: #Starmer #Labour #policy Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK'