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Campaigners against Sizewell C hopeful new MPs will take their concerns to parliament

The campaign group Stop Sizewell C says it’s heard from several MPs already

Jasmine Oak, 10th Jul 2024,  https://hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/west-norfolk/news/stop-sizewell-c-campaigners-new-mp-hopes/

Campaigners are calling on the new Government to consider scrapping plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Suffolk Coast

Once up and running, it’s thought Sizewell C will power up to six million homes, but activists say it’s going to devastate our countryside

Alison Downes is from ‘Stop Sizewell C’ group – and says Sir Kier Starmer needs to listen to their concerns: “The priority needs to be preventing there being any more unnecessary damage to the local environment.

“We have already seen a fair amount of damage, but that’s nothing compared with what’s to come…

“The government needs to resist any pressure from the nuclear industry for a hasty decision, especially as Sizewell C is going to take a long time, and a lot of money, to build.”

Alison’s hoping the local area’s new MPs will voice their concerns in Parliament: “Our new MP has publicly said that Stop Sizewell C was the first group she met with when she was elected.

“We also have the co-leader of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay, in Waveney Valley. He’s been very vocal against Sizewell C.”

A spokesperson for EDF Energy has previously told us: “Our proposals for Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 gigawatt power station that will create low-carbon electricity that will supply 6 million homes.

“This will be delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power for generations.”

July 16, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | opposition to nuclear, politics, UK