Union urges government to finalise investment in Sizewell C
The government is being urged to ‘stop dancing around its handbag’ and make a final investment decision on the building of Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.
The call has come from the Unite union, stating that the plant is essential for energy security, plus jobs and skills.
Groundwork on the site is ongoing although the funding needed to build it has still not been agreed.
In a statement, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Sizewell C is not only essential for our energy security and in order to meet the government's net zero targets but also for UK jobs and skills. So, it is unbelievable that we are still waiting for confirmation that it will definitely go ahead. The government now needs to stop dancing around its handbag and commit to this project, ensuring that it will deliver skilled, well-paid and unionised jobs from day one."
Sizewell C would create up to 10,000 jobs and its twin reactors would generate 3.2GW of electricity.
Unite has, however, welcomed the government's nuclear plans, as these are recognised as ensuring energy resilience, driving forward industrial growth, and providing high-quality employment opportunities.
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