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Boris Johnson 'fervent supporter' of nuclear future on Anglesey

Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Môn, pressed the Prime Minister to back Wylfa Newydd

A general view of the Wylfa Nuclear Power Station. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared himself a "fervent supporter" of a nuclear future on Anglesey.

The £16bn Wylfa Newydd scheme is currently in limbo after Japanese backers Hitachi withdrew from the project in September.

But talks have started with other interested parties and the Development Consent Order (DCO) was put back to December 31 so these discussions could continue.

It is understood US nuclear giant Westinghouse is among those interested in the site near Cemaes.

Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Môn, this week pressed the Prime Minister to support the project.

Ynys Mon MP Virginia Crosbie at Wylfa site

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, she said: "My constituency of Ynys Môn has the best nuclear site in the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.

"Will the Prime Minister confirm to me and the people of Ynys Môn that he is 100% behind Wylfa Newydd?"

In his response, the Prime Minister said: “Yes, indeed. I congratulate my Honourable Friend on her fantastic campaigning for a nuclear future for Ynys Môn.