Brexit will NOT derail multi-billion pound plans for a new nuclear power station in west Cumbria. That’s the pledge from NuGen, the consortium behind the three-reactor Moorside plant. They say the proposals, for land next to Sellafield are continuing following the EU referendum result. Copeland MP Jamie Reed was among those who said during the referendum debate that leaving would “increase the risks” to the landmark scheme, claiming that the countries financing the deal were urging the UK to remain in the EU.
Carlisle News and Star 29th June 2016 read more »