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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn and Kiran Stacey

Keir Starmer says nuclear power is ‘critical part’ of UK’s energy mix

Keir Starmer.
Labour has pledged to block all new domestic oil and gas developments if it wins power, proposing instead to invest heavily in renewable sources. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

Keir Starmer has described nuclear power as a “critical part” of the UK’s energy mix and pledged to get stalled projects over the line, as Labour positions itself firmly behind the technology.

Before the Labour leader presents his net zero energy policies during a speech in Scotland early next week, the party said it would “push forward” nuclear to boost energy security, cut costs for consumers and create jobs.

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