End of Hinkley B must spur new generation of nuclear power- Prospect

Responding to the news that the Hinkley Point B nuclear power station will cease generation in 2022, Prospect Senior Deputy General Secretary Sue Ferns said:

“The current generation of nuclear power stations has helped to underpin the UK’s energy supply for many decades, but this announcement about Hinkley B further underlines the need for a new generation of nuclear power stations to take on that responsibility.

“The prime minister’s announcement this week made it clear that there is no path to Net Zero without a substantial role for nuclear power, both large power stations and innovative Small Modular Reactors.

“The onus is now on government to give the green light to the Sizewell C project and take a vital step in securing the UK’s low carbon future along with thousands of good jobs across the country.”