Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years
The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.
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"Securing another 20 years also safeguards existing jobs and allows us to continue to recruit another generation of Suffolk young people for the nation's nuclear renaissance."
— Robert Gunn , Executive
"It means we've got more clean electricity for that period."
— Sir Patrick Vallance , Politician
"The government's continued reliance on dirty and dangerous nuclear power creates a multi-generational financial and environmental liability."
— Chris Wilson , Activist
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The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.
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