Hollande renews support for Hinkley Point nuclear reactors

French president backs project despite fears that 18bn price tag could bankrupt EDF, which is 85% state-owned

Franiois Hollande has renewed his support for the controversial nuclear project planned by the French energy company EDF at Hinkley Point in Britain.

"I am in favour that this project goes ahead," the French president told Europe 1 radio on Tuesday.