Campaigners against Sizewell C hopeful new MPs will take their concerns to parliament
The campaign group Stop Sizewell C says it's heard from several MPs already
Last updated 10th Jul 2024
Campaigners are calling on the new Government to consider scrapping plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Suffolk Coast
Once up and running, it's thought Sizewell C will power up to six million homes, but activists say it's going to devastate our countryside
Alison Downes is from 'Stop Sizewell C' group - and says Sir Kier Starmer needs to listen to their concerns: "The priority needs to be preventing there being any more unnecessary damage to the local environment.
"We have already seen a fair amount of damage, but that's nothing compared with what's to come...
"The government needs to resist any pressure from the nuclear industry for a hasty decision, especially as Sizewell C is going to take a long time, and a lot of money, to build."
Alison's hoping the local area's new MPs will voice their concerns in Parliament: "Our new MP has publicly said that Stop Sizewell C was the first group she met with when she was elected.
"We also have the co-leader of the Green Party, Adrian Ramsay, in Waveney Valley. He's been very vocal against Sizewell C."
A spokesperson for EDF Energy has previously told us: "Our proposals for Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 gigawatt power station that will create low-carbon electricity that will supply 6 million homes.
"This will be delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power for generations."