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Mass walk-out at Sellafield

Around 1,300 contractors based at Sellafield have walked out for the second time this week

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Second strike at Sellafield

Contractors at the Sellfield site have walked-out for the second time this week Credit: ITV Border

1,300 contractors have walked-out at Sellafield for the second time this week.

They originally downed tools on Monday after a dispute over scaffolding on a project to replace old ventilation.

While the issues surrounding that have been resolved, the workers are now unhappy with contractor Doosan Babcock and several health and safety Issues.They have said they plan to remain on strike until Monday.

Doosan Babcock hasn't commented.

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