Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “positive response” to Wylfa Newydd has been welcomed by Ynys Mon MP Virginia Crosbie.
The Conservative member of Parliament wrote to the PM to press the case for the nuclear development, citing the economic benefits and also the contribution it can make to the 海角视频’s Net Zero by 2050 target.
It comes as a planning decision on the £12bn scheme – shelved in January 2019 – is due before the end of September while talks are stepping up between 海角视频 Government and Horizon Nuclear Power and Hitachi over funding.
This month he wrote back to the MP, outlining the Government’s commitment to the net zero target for greenhouse gas emissions.
He said: “The Government understands the vital role nuclear power currently plays in our energy landscape, providing firm low-carbon power, as well as thousands of employment opportunities and numerous supply chain contracts.
“As such, I recognise your desire for driving progress on Wylfa Newydd on behalf of your constituents and all the people of North Wales.”
He said the Energy White Paper – due to be published later this year – will provide a roadmap for the future energy system.
Mr Johnson added that it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage in advance of the planning decision due from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma. He did, though, urge the MP to keep engaging with BEIS on this “important subject”.
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Ynys Mon MP Virginia Crosbie said: “I am delighted to have received such a positive response from the Prime Minister about Wylfa Newydd.
"Nuclear power will be critical to the 海角视频 Government achieving its carbon-neutral target by 2050 and Wylfa Newydd would make an important contribution to this commitment.
“Wylfa Newydd also offers the opportunity to create thousands of high-quality jobs on Ynys Môn and across North Wales.
"For too long our young people have had to leave the area to seek well paid employment and the economy on Ynys Môn has become overly dependent on the seasonal tourist industry.
"Wylfa Newydd will help to level up the opportunities available to local people and I will continue to press the Prime Minister, BEIS and other stakeholders to move the project forward."