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Our view on nuclear power

Meeting the UK’s long-term energy challenges could see a major investment in new nuclear power stations.

Our position

Our position on nuclear power is that we:

  • recognise nuclear power's role in providing low-carbon electricity generation as part of the national energy mix;
  • insist that nuclear installations achieve high standards of safety, security, environmental protection and radioactive waste management; and
  • believe that Government and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority should continue to demonstrate credible commitment to making progress with geological disposal of radioactive waste.