Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
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"a historic step for clean power, industrial growth and skilled jobs in Wales"
— Tom Greatrex , Executive
"the UK government's golden age of new nuclear being delivered successfully with British technology"
— Chris Cholerton , Executive
"Our clean energy mission is the only route to getting off the rollercoaster of fossil fuels and take back control of our energy independence."
— Ed Miliband , Politician
"local residents must remain central in the project, highlighting the need to manage potential impacts on communities, infrastructure and the environment."
— Christian Branch , Activist
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Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
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