Keir Starmer says nuclear power is ‘critical part’ of UK’s energy mix

Labour leader pledges to get stalled projects operational to boost energy security, cut costs and create jobs

Keir Starmer has described nuclear power as a critical part" of the UK's energy mix and pledged to get stalled projects over the line, as Labour positions itself firmly behind the technology.

Before the Labour leader presents his net zero energy policies during a speech in Scotland early next week, the party said it would push forward" nuclear to boost energy security, cut costs for consumers and create jobs.