Devonport Dockyard is to become the base for nuclear submarine refitting and waste disposal following the closures of Rosyth and Aldermaston. A nuclear hazard will be created in the middle of a city of 200,000 people. Independent reports show the likelihood of a nuclear accident in Plymouth will be 1 IN 8 within the next 20 years.

Plymouth Socialist Alliance, the political alternative to the self interest of New Labour, plus national and local trade unionists, peace campaigners & environmental activists will be demonstrating against the 700% increase of tritium discharge into the Tamar and Plymouth Sound and the hugely increased potential for nuclear accident.

Tony Staunton of Plymouth SA said today:

"This is a peaceful rally and demonstration for peace and for the safety of the whole region. We are for a safe, clean environment for all in the South West, for safe conditions for dockyard workers and against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction"

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