UK Government Plans New Nuclear Plant in Scotland Post-2026

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack believes a unionist government will enable construction despite SNP opposition.

• The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is preparing plans for a new small modular reactor in Scotland.
• Alister Jack has asked UK ministers to plan for the reactor, anticipating a unionist victory in the 2026 Holyrood election.
• The SNP, which currently controls Scottish planning, strongly opposes new nuclear power stations.
• Labour is projected to become the largest party in the next Scottish election, potentially facilitating the project.
• Scotland's renewable energy sources are significant, but nuclear power remains a crucial part of its energy mix.

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