Douglas warns MPs of nuclear dangers
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Hollywood film star Michael Douglas called on Tony Blair to host global talks on nuclear disarmament last night as he warned that current international missile treaties were in danger of "coming apart".
In a speech in the Grand Committee Room of the House of Commons, Mr Douglas told MPs that disputes between nations could become a "death warrant" for the world unless urgent action was taken.
Mr Douglas, who has been a United Nations "messenger for peace" since 1998, told the all-party Parliamentary Group for Non-proliferation and Global Security, that Washington's prospective adoption of a "Star Wars" missile defence system would cancel a missile treaty and could increase confrontation with Russia and China.
"Three key arms-control treaties are in danger of coming apart at a time when more material for making weapons of mass destruction is available worldwide than ever before," Mr Douglas said. "The horrific prospect opens up a world of nuclear anarchy, where any feud between countries could degenerate into a death warrant for the entire planet."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments