Live reaction: Hinkley nuclear power plant approved by government
The Hinkley C nuclear power station will go ahead following a "new agreement" with EDF, the Government has confirmed.
Here are the major developments:
- The Government announced the new deal on Thursday morning
- Energy Minister Greg Clark described it as a "major step forward" and an £18 billion investment in the economy creating 26,000 jobs
- Chinese company CGN, which is investing in the deal, said it was "very happy" and that it was now "able to move forward and deliver" nuclear capacity at Sizewell and Bradwell
- Unions and the French government have welcomed the deal
- But Greenpeace has slammed the decision
- Labour said the plant was 'vital' for the economy but criticised the Government's negotiations
