Many people would prioritise spending on health or education, on infrastructure, job creation or supporting the vulnerable rather than on replacing Britain's Trident nuclear weapons. Others would argue that spending over £100bn on a cold war weapons system – rather than maintaining our troops or combating cyber warfare – is detrimental to the national interest. Many of us see that there is no strategic, economic or moral case for nuclear weapons, but others who think otherwise. It remains a controversial debate (Cheers in the sun as Obama promises nuclear cuts, 20 June). A decision on the replacement of Trident is due to be taken in 2016. If the Labour party is to form the next government, now is the time to debate it, in an open fashion, to arrive at an informed policy – leaving aside past prejudices - in Britain's best interests. For Labour to regain trust in its ability to govern openly and transparently, it must show it is confident enough in its own processes to have it. This year's Labour party conference is the time to debate this crucial issue.
Nick Brown MPNewcastle East
Martin Caton MPGower
Katy Clark MPNorth Ayrshire and Arran
Michael Connarty MPLinlithgow and Falkirk East
Jeremy Corbyn MPIslington North
Paul Flynn MPNewport West
Sheila Gilmore MPEdinburgh South
Fabian Hamilton MPLeeds North East
Kelvin Hopkins MPLuton North
John McDonnell MPHayes and Harlington
Michael Meacher MPOldham West and Royton
Joan Walley MPStoke-on-Trent North
Claudia Beamish MSPSouth Scotland
Neil Findlay MSPLothian
Christine Chapman AMCynon Valley
Jenny Rathbone AMCardiff Central
Julie Morgan AMCardiff North
Julie James AMSwansea West
Baroness Ruth Lister
Clive Lewis PPCNorwich South
Nancy Platts PPCBrighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Lisa Forbes PPCPeterborough
Ann Black NEC
Lucy AndersonLondon NPF rep
Nick DaviesWales NPF rep
Ruth DaviesYorkshire and Humber NPF rep
Annabelle HarleWales NPF rep
Jenny HollandEast of England NPF rep
Chris HughesNorth West NPF rep
Sally HussainLondon NPF rep
George McManusYorkshire and Humber NPF rep
Doug NaysmithSouth West NPF rep
Alice PerryLondon NPF rep
Nicholas RussellLabour Disabled Members Group NPF rep
Lorna TrollopeEastern Region NPF rep
Darren WilliamsWales NPF rep