Letters to the Editor

Tuesday, 29th November 2005

Government Must Rule Out Nuclear Energy to Focus On Renewable

Tony Blair has announced the terms of an energy review that he hopes will lead to the building of a new generation of nuclear power stations. The Prime Minister has insisted he has not pre-judged the inquiry, saying that it will be a hard-headed look at the pros and cons of replacing the 14 existing power stations. Mr Blair’s speech was disrupted by Greenpeace protesters whose demands to make a 10-minute speech led to the Prime Minister’s speech being moved to a smaller room.


Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Tooting, Stephanie Dearden said:-

The suspicion must be that Tony Blair has already decided to advocate an increase in the use of nuclear power. This review will serve little purpose if the Prime Minister has already made up his mind. What is needed is to rule out an extension of nuclear power now. This will provide the certainty that the industry so desperately needs, and will allow us to focus on cleaner renewable energy.
ENDS

  Stephanie Dearden

Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Tooting

Notes to editors

1. More: http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article330006.ece  and http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4478946.stm 
2. If you would like to arrange an interview with Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Tooting Stephanie Dearden then please call 020-7771-2551 or 07985-649807 or 07754 583090
3. Official photographs here http://www.stephaniedearden.org/smd_mugs/index.htm