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Over 300 activists are now expected to blockade Faslane naval base, home to Britain’s nuclear weapons submarines, on Monday 14th February. Their intention is to close down for a day the base which they believe is illegal under international humanitarian law. The number of parliamentarians who will be present has risen to 11 and some of these have indicated their willingness to risk arrest. Six Christian ministers have also declared themselves open to arrest.

Messages of support have come from across the world and from many individuals, including actress Emma Thomson and author Kurt Vonnegut. A Trident Ploughshares spokesperson said:

"It is thrilling to feel the sense of urgency among people as they prepare to come to Faslane or send us warm messages of encouragement. In the wake of the acquittal of the Trident Three and the impending reference to the High Court of the issue of the legality of Trident, there is a strong sense that this is a special moment in the long history of resistance to nuclear crime."

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