Isn't this a bit like saying that because I drive a German car that's maintained by the dealership, it's not my car?
I'm sure it wouldn't be tricky for the UK to move the Trident weapons program closer to home, or to align with allies in Europe (lol).
There was an article back when Brexit happened that stated something few people believed at the time - this will likely result in Trump winning the GOP nomination and securing the white house.
It's exactly the same again. The elite don't see the problem, so working class people vote for the destructive option as it harms those in power as much as it harms them.