Hinkley: South West reacts

Hinkley Point C has been given the go ahead Credit: PA Images

The Government has given the final go ahead for a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset, following a "new agreement" with EDF.

The decision hasfaced numerous delays and has divided opinion since the proposal was tabled.

A new deal has now been approved by the government and so far the reaction on Twitter from the region's MPs has been largely positive but not everyone living in the South West agrees.

MP for Yeovil Marcus Fysh says it's good news for Somerset:

East Devon's Hugo Swire MP believes it's the right decision:

MP for Gloucester Richard Graham says it's valuable investment:

Bath MP Ben Howlett is pleased with the decision:

Torbay's Kevin Foster shared the following:

Not everyone is happy with the decision: