UK must have independent nuclear deterrent, says major parliamentary report

A UK parliamentary committee has recommended that Britain develop a more independent nuclear deterrent and reduce its strategic reliance on the United States. The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy's report warns against dependencies on the US for nuclear, intelligence, and conventional defense capabilities. It calls for a plan for greater European leadership within NATO, preparing for a scenario where US support is absent in a crisis. This recommendation comes amid a described shift in the UK-US relationship, particularly under a future Labour government that has shown more willingness to diverge from American foreign policy.