“Nuclear power plays a fantastic role in creating well-paid and high-skilled jobs, whilst delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy, working towards net-zero targets. While the UK Government is investing in nuclear, Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru cut funding to the nuclear project in Trawsfynydd.
“Labour’s dismissal of the Trident Nuclear Deterrent is also deeply concerning, considering that Keir Stramer has long called Labour in Wales his blueprint for government, will UK Labour abandon Trident if they win the General Election?
“Today’s Welsh Conservative debate on the fantastic benefits of nuclear energy, called on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to expand nuclear power in Wales, and welcome a continued commitment to Trident. Unfortunately, the Labour Government and Plaid Cymru chose to delete all, and not provide any support for our nation’s nuclear deterrent. Such an approach by the socialists and nationalists is extremely dangerous, especially when considering the increased threats to this nation by aggressors such as Iran, Russia, and North Korea.”
The motion which was debated today reads:
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Celebrates the role nuclear power plays in creating well-paid and high-skilled jobs, whilst delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy, working towards net-zero targets.
2. Welcomes the UK Government’s continued commitment to the UK’s trident deterrent.
3. Further welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver a new gigawatt power plant at Wylfa in North Wales and work with industry to deliver existing projects at Hinkley Point and Sizewell.
4. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to expand nuclear power in Wales.
The following amendments were tabled by Labour:
Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
Delete all and replace with:
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.
2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers.
3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.
