Burnham explains why £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment will boost UK defence, jobs and apprenticeships

The nuclear-armed submarines are set to replace the current Vanguard Class when they enter service and will be capable of launching Trident 2 D5 ballistic missiles

Andy Burnham will put youth employment at the heart of his approach to defense investment on Thursday as he unveils the next tranche of funding for Britain’s Dreadnought submarine program.