In a long term scheme such as this, inflation and interest rates can wildly inflate the budget in unpredictable ways.
Comment on Burnham to unveil £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment in major boost for UK defence
Flamekebab@piefed.social 2 weeks agoI really hate the whole “it’s gone over budget” thing. If the budget doesn’t mean anything then why even have it?
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wewbull@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
At least this is money primarily going to UK workers.
Trident pisses me off because it buys missile we’re perfectly capable of designing and making ourselves. Relying on another nation for last resort national defence is bonkers if you have the choice.