It would be a national disaster to add further delay and uncertainty to Sizewell C

Prospect have responded to media reports that the Sizewell C nuclear power station is being subjected to a new review by government.

Sue Ferns, senior deputy general secretary, said:

“Given the energy crisis we are facing this winter, which is in part caused by a long-term failure to plan and provide for our energy needs, it would be a national disaster to add further delay and uncertainty to Sizewell C.

“It is unacceptable to sacrifice such an important national project due to a financial crisis of the government’s own making. 

“For decades government have treated new nuclear as a Cinderella sector putting dither and delay ahead of our long-term energy and climate needs. Any further delay will be bad for jobs, bad for climate and bad for our future energy security.

“New nuclear power is the only proven technology which can deliver on the need to reach net zero and secure our energy supply.

“It is also vital that the skills and experience of workers building Hinckley Point C can be transferred over to the Sizewell project.

“It is time for the government to deliver on its 2019 manifesto commitments and to give the go ahead for this new power station.”