Nigel Farage discusses Boris Johnson's plans to sign off on the Sizewell C nuclear power station

[@thechilliman1602]

We need them like yesterday

[@philiplindley7384]

Absolutely, nuclear is the future not tree-hugging alternatives.

[@MW3Mydropzone]

Nuclear power is the way to go 👍

[@larrydugan1441]

Strong emotions based in ignorance. Nuclear is incredible safe.

[@richjones4956]

Chernobyal

[@Slash1066]

@@richjones4956 Like saying 1970s cars were death traps, we have moved on.

[@johnfoster3286]

@@richjones4956 The plants that had problems were not current technology. The industry has moved on.

[@richjones4956]

@@johnfoster3286 Uranium and fission products have not changed...they are still radio-active.

[@johnfoster3286]

@@richjones4956 AND the process of dealing with the problems has improved.

[@3coins.]

They don’t build dirty reactors anymore. I feel like it’s a good idea, solar alone is not going to cut it.

[@michaelmahon8896]

Small modular reactors are cheaper, easier and quicker to build, and could be up and running in half the time,,,

[@richjones4956]

Immigration is why we have sizewell C. More people...more power demand. Concerned about nuclear power ...be concerned about immigration.

[@mr-wx3lv]

Yes as long as proper safety procedures are put in place...

[@ronaldgamble8739]

YES

[@davidbarlow350]

What Johnson says and what Johnson actually does are two different things. The man's a bloody tree hugger and i can see a complete about face on this one.

[@cavendish009]

More than a "tree hugger - he is a liar and nobody can rely or believe a word he says!!!

[@jimrichards3916]

Everyone can find a reason to not build a Nuclear Power Station in their area. They have to go somewhere, the only problem is, they're 20 years too late. Wind Turbines are NOT the answer!!!

[@Slash1066]

We should build 10 of them, they are the only sensible option

[@michaelhart895]

We were world leaders in the building of nuclear power stations in the 1950/60s with our own home grown heavy Engineering companies. These were all left to rot , sold off ,bought out , the factories pulled down and re developed usually for housing the knowledge and skill thrown on the scrap heap . Who’s going to build them now ? The French ? or I Presume all of the Engineers and scientists in the Dinghies.

[@superbalaur1297]

The Russians are world leaders in nuclear power plants!😜

[@JackofDiamonds951]

What a mess we are

[@secretgeorge]

We should do small modular reactors rather than big ones. We need nuclear though

[@richjones4956]

We need less people...halt immigration.

[@stevestephens8969]

Rolls Royce submitted a Scheme to do exactly that over 15 years ago, to build Smaller Modular Satellite Nuclear Power stations to feed into the National Grid when the main Urban Conurbations are located. It proposed some 20 or so Small Satellite Stations positioned over the UK on the outskirts of all the major cities which would be linked via a Network and feeding into the Grid. But No the UK's 0.2% Emissions and the Scam Green Crusade were the focus, as it raises Taxes from the masses. Very soon the Masses are going to wake up and realize that not only is all this chaos planned and by design, because it all could and should have been avoided, but the Deep State is using Tax Payers funds to support Neo Nazi Fascists in Ukraine in a War they can never win, while people in the UK are going to freeze and go Hungry this Winter. If the 'people' do not push back against this, then they deserve all they are served up by the Puppets that will just keep doing what they are told so long as the masses 'suck it all up, without so much as a whimper''..

[@agarwalamit081]

The UK needs to de-nuclearize and switch to green energy sources.

[@jpw6893]

Rolls Royce are manufacturing those. Look like a better idea than this green crap, at least for now.

[@richjones4956]

@@agarwalamit081 halt the increase in power demand....halt immigration.

[@paulmarwood4325]

Nigel, I am pro nuclear and live near Sizewell, however I have reservations for the new proposal, it's far too much for an important area, my thoughts are for a new SMR on the Sizewell A site, or if deemed unsuitable then by all means adjacent to the B Site, the benefits being a substantially less environmental impact and a fraction of the build time and finally being British if supplied by Rolls Royce.

[@David-tt2mt]

Can we have some one who knows what is happening and needs to happen instead of a load of incompetent 6th formers who have no regard for anyone other than themselves and their immediate families.

[@sascasasca9879]

I'm all for nuclear particularly small scale. But what price per kilowatt hour are they committing the British consumer to paying in order to entice investment. Since it's not a market economic model perhaps the British gov should build it outright.

[@shaunsmith8071]

We need to be energy self-sufficient, let’s get on with it.

[@colinhooper6621]

All our eggs in one basket. What is wrong with localised Rolls Royce modular reactors ?.

[@lefuedebout]

Support the plans for nuclear energy? I asked both my grandparents and both gave me a wry smile and a shake of the head. When they were first made aware of electricity generated by nuclear power, they were promised cheap and unlimited electricty. So cheap in fact, there would be no ned for meters. That worked out well, right?

[@jimspencer3072]

It was a white elephant

[@no1shome23]

Just need armed troops guarding them 24/7.

[@richjones4956]

We do....Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

[@haitolawrence5986]

They don't just go into meltdown if someone takes a shot at one. The reactor building at the station down the road from me can sustain a direct hit from an aircraft. Also the station does have security on the level of SWAT.

[@no1shome23]

@@richjones4956 thank you

[@no1shome23]

@@haitolawrence5986 Terrorist attacks do happen, in the UK. Plus with all the missing illegals coming over, in boats. Security should be the up most on national security buildings and infrastructure.

[@richjones4956]

@@haitolawrence5986 however, the new small modular reactors will not have a concrete containment building.

[@stratfordbaby]

CANDU reactors have proven themselves to be highly stable and efficient. As a Canadian, I would support you taking advantage of this technology and basing the new plant on proven CANDU designs.

[@Vintagevanessa99]

Yes yes

[@1chish]

Well Nigel as someone who lives about 12 miles from Sizewell A, B and soon C I thoroughly applaud the decision and its been far too long coming. We have paid far too much attention to the local NIMBYs many of whom have very good jobs because of these nuclear power stations and the money they generate in the local economies. The site is absolutely right given we have had 2 previous nuclear power stations there before. A is being decommissioned and the land returned to nature, B is running well and safely and will also be decommissioned after C comes on stream. Oh and by the way you are slightly inaccurate in your preface: This is the SECOND nuclear power station signed off. Hinckley Point C is now well into construction and like Sizewell has had two previous nuclear power stations in the area. The site was one of eight announced by the Coalition government in 2010.

[@aceventurapetdetective2356]

Yes

[@VovelPunch]

wont be build for ages...

[@andrewdaley3081]

Five years. 🇬🇧👍

[@carlconner1166]

Boris and his gang need jail for what he did over flu yes flu

[@AustinRogan]

👍👍👍

[@phil538]

We should go all in and supply our neighbors. And then enjoy spending next to nothing for electricity.

[@LordLemming47]

Nuclear is safe, fuel-efficient, eco-friendly, and takes up minimal land. Its only real downside is that building the plants is expensive.

[@luisluis5306]

We will always need coal as a back up

[@cavendish009]

YES - I do support this project - we desperately need more reliable energy - wind and solar are crap and unreliable so this is a good idea.

[@lindajames7083]

Absolutely support nuclear.

[@homewithemma42]

We lead the world in virtually everything and that's what annoys some people!

[@utv5490]

Examples please.

[@travisbickle5447]

Better late than never.

[@andynjw1163]

It's a good idea but with the amount of potential terrorists coming in the country security needs to be at it's best.

[@roberthirst5571]

I go with what you say Nigel that's enough for me don't trust those others though but you I trust thanks 👍

[@leecromer3289]

30 billion, half the price of track and trace…

[@colvinator1611]

Why the French and Chinese ? We've nothing in common with them whatsoever.

[@Gill12283]

What about nuclear waste?

[@sandman8993]

Ugh finally

[@andyhoward940]

Great news but forget the French!

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Yep. Like the cheap energy we were promised by politicians when uk had abundant North Sea oil and gas.

[@ruthgadders8437]

Nigel we are just an island …and accidents do happen so it could be disasterous and we still do not have a way to deal with nuclear waste?

[@mktm1290]

100%, also use gas and coal, 30-40 years we will have new energy tech! Just use it till that comes, crack on and get on with it, we could be a net exporter of energy and help bring down the national debt!!! Quick quick!!!!!

[@utv5490]

Farage called Trump, "the bravest man I've ever met". I bet those words haunt him when he is with British Combat Veterans, all of whom Farage thinks are less brave than Trump 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theolderigetthewrongbitget4746]

Context here, just a thought, Bravest man in a political sense.

[@gf6x3gkmfw38]

@@theolderigetthewrongbitget4746 Was pretty brave to steal classified documents.