At a conference on energy security in Cambridge East Anglia MEP Vicky Ford told business leaders and regulators that Theresa May was right to reflect on the UK’s proposed deal with China and France over nuclear power stations. Mrs Ford said: “This is a huge issue for Bradwell and the residents of South Essex. “I visited Bradwell earlier this year and I was very impressed by the world-class technical expertise working on decommissioning the old power station and the work that is already going on in the local schools to build skills for the future. “Nuclear is very important for our long term economic and energy security as well as local jobs.” It is not currently known what impact the review could have on the new deal for Bradwell B. But Mrs Ford added: “Mrs May has asked for time to reflect on the deal. She is right to look closely at the detail especially the price commitments of the long-term contract as well as the data and cyber security issues. “We must ensure all safety and environmental issues are fully addressed. The next generation of nuclear power stations will be operating for over forty years – if our new PM needs another four months or so to look at the detail then this is time well spent.”
Maldon & Burnham Standard 12th Sept 2016 read more »