The Scottish National Party (SNP) has launched a scathing attack on the UK government after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed £1.3 billion of public funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, England. The move has sparked fury among Scottish MPs who claim their constituents are being shortchanged.
'Grossly Unfair' Energy Investment
SNP energy spokesman Dave Doogan MP told The Independent the decision exposes Westminster's "contempt" for Scotland, where renewable energy projects have struggled to secure comparable support. "While England gets nuclear gold, Scotland's vast renewable potential gets pennies," Doogan said.
Miliband's Nuclear U-Turn Under Fire
Labour's Shadow Climate Secretary Ed Miliband faces criticism from environmental groups after supporting the project. The SNP highlights that Scotland generates 97% of its electricity from renewables, questioning why similar investment isn't flowing north.
What This Means for Energy Bills
- Sizewell C expected to power 6 million homes
- Scottish consumers will help fund project through bills
- No equivalent large-scale energy investment in Scotland
With the UK government committing to nuclear as part of its net-zero strategy, this funding decision threatens to further strain relations between Westminster and Holyrood.
