UK Conservatives plan to promote new nuclear energy in Scotland
Summary
The UK Conservative Party is considering advancing new nuclear energy projects in Scotland. The party's shadow energy secretary is set to address the UK Conservative Party conference on the topic. The Scottish Government under the SNP has used devolved planning laws to block nuclear power developments. No specific locations or timelines for the projects have been announced. The initiative has not yet received formal approval or opposition from Scottish authorities.
Latest: The shadow energy secretary expressed willingness to proceed with nuclear power developments despite opposition from the Scottish Government.
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How it unfolded
Monday 5 October
The shadow energy secretary expressed willingness to proceed with nuclear power developments despite opposition from the Scottish Government.
- 05:51The Independent‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power
- 05:51Evening Standard‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power
Sunday 4 October
The shadow energy secretary will make a speech at the UK Conservative Party conference.
- 17:00The IndependentConservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says
- 17:00Evening StandardConservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says