The Green Party have today condemned the Government decision to allow RAF Menwith Hill, near Harrogate, to be used as part of the the US Missile Defence System, in the upgraded ‘Star Wars’ programme.
Green Party Principal Speaker, Dr. Derek Wall said: "Gordon Brown is like Tony Blair: a slave to George Bush. The ‘Son of Star Wars' Missile defence system is a frightening development which could open up a new Cold War with Russia. This installation at Menwith Hill puts the UK in the front line of any attack on America.
"Not only are plans to allow Menwith Hill to be used as part of the US missile defence system dangerous, but failure to debate the proposals fully in the House of Commons is the most undemocratic action of this Labour Government.”
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