#MoD slammed after ministers not told about #US #troops on #Scottish soil

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been urged to “come clean” over its decision to allow a “detachment” of US troops to be stationed at a military base in Scotland – after it was confirmed that officials did not tell the Scottish Government about the move.

Last year, it emerged that a new base in #Lossiemouth, in #Moray, would host #American #Poseidon #P8 #anti-submarine #spy and #war planes. When the site opened in May 2024, it became the first time the #USMilitary had a presence in Scotland since the end of the #ColdWar.

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#Scotland #DemocracyNOW #Indy2 #transparency #UK

MoD slammed after ministers not told about US troops on Scottish soil

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been urged to “come clean” over its decision to allow a “detachment” of US troops to be stationed at a…

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