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[–] theturtlemoves@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

British PMs are usually asked if they'd use such weapons and the answer is always yes

Corbyn publicly said no. This refusal to potentially kill thousands of civilians was seen as a sign of weakness.

the USSR was too principled to use their nuke

China also has a 'no first use' policy.