The number of safety incidents that could have leaked radiation at the Trident nuclear base on the Clyde has risen to the highest in 15 years, according to information released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
One incident in 2023 at the Faslane base, near Helensburgh, was given the MoD’s worst risk rating. This is the first time this has happened since 2008.
Another four incidents at the base in 2023, and one in 2024, were given the second worst rating. The number in 2023 was the highest since 2006.
It’s only a matter of time when one of these incidents gives rise to a major nuclear accident.
But at least any nuclear accident will be up here and not down south which of course is why the nuclear fleet, and warheads are up here. As they say, we, the Scots, are well suited to take a bullet for the team down south.