Officials from Sellafield, Tetra Tech, Rolls Royce delivered presentations and took part in panel discussions about the future role nuclear power is to have in Cumbria and across the UK in the years to come. The conference, which was also attended by the UK’s nuclear minister, Andrew Bowie, was hosted by Carlisle MP, John Stevenson and began with a recorded message from the prime minister. In the video, PM Rishi Sunak said: “I understand just how important the nuclear industry is for the northern economy, particularly for jobs in Cumbria. Carlisle MP, John Stevenson said that the government had a ‘commitment’ to nuclear power in the country and across the UK. John also said that investment in nuclear in Cumbria and the north of England was a part of the wider levelling up agenda.

Source: The Star July 01, 2023 06:31 UTC