2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Plaid MP calls for new nuclear project at Wylfa, Anglesey
Llinos Medi, along with the Nuclear Industry Association, brought together industry and political leaders for the Wylfa Future Roundtable on June 6.
The aim of the meeting was to discuss the potential of a new nuclear development on Anglesey.
Ms Medi said that this project would be 'transformational' for Ynys Môn and vital for the UK's long-term energy security.
The roundtable was attended by union leaders, academics, Anglesey County Council representatives, businesses, and nuclear industry experts.
They all discussed the future of nuclear power in north Wales.
The event highlighted the 'unique potential' of Wylfa as a leading site for nuclear innovation.
Ms Medi also called on the UK Government to 'urgently clarify its commitment' to the Wylfa project.
She said: "Last week, I was proud to host alongside the Nuclear Industry Association, a cross-party roundtable discussion with unions, academics, Anglesey County Council, local businesses, and industry experts on the future of nuclear at Wylfa.
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"This group, representing both the local community and industry, are united in our call for the UK to develop a new nuclear project at Wylfa.
"This would be transformational for jobs and livelihoods on the island and north Wales as well as providing energy security for decades for the entire United Kingdom.
"The UK Government must urgently clarify its commitment to a new project at Europe's best nuclear site at Wylfa."
