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Speech in Scottish Parliament Bill Butler |
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Bill Butler: Does the member accept that thousands of Labour Party members and trade unionists are against the renewal of Trident? The way to convince Westminster MPs is by persuasion—as in the Green's logical amendment—rather than by the abuse that is coming from some members of the SNP. Party-political sectarianism will not work. Mark Ballard: I am not going to respond to any party-political sectarianism, but I respect Bill Butler and many people in the Labour Party and the trade union movement who have been unequivocal in retaining their opposition to nuclear weapons and supporting nuclear disarmament—unlike the First Minister. ....... Bill Butler: When the debate occurs in the House of Commons, will Euan Robson take the opportunity to persuade his Liberal Democrat colleagues to vote against the renewal of Trident? Yes or no? Euan Robson: Yes, I will certainly take that posture and seek to persuade my colleagues, as Bill Butler will hear.
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