Is the UK prepared for a nuclear conflict?

As Ukrainians continue to fight back against Russia's aggressive invasion, the escalation of Moscow's attacks raise questions about how far Vladimir Putin will go to subdue the country.

When the Russian President put his country's strategic nuclear weapons forces on high alert, it prompted concerns he may be prepared to use them.

We asked former First Sea Lord, and former Security Minister, Admiral Lord West if the UK is prepared for a nuclear conflict.

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