British lawmakers set to renew Trident nuclear deterrent

By Michael Holden and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - Lawmakers are expected to vote on Monday to renew Britain's ageing nuclear weapons system, a multi-billion pound project regarded as key to maintaining the country's status as a world power following its vote to leave the European Union. Parliament, where the Conservatives have a majority of 16, is likely to approve renewing the Scottish-based nuclear-armed Trident submarines despite opposition from some lawmakers from the main opposition