As of August 2022, the UK has 9 operational nuclear reactors at five locations (8 advanced gas-cooled reactors (AGR) and one pressurised water reactor (PWR)), producing 5.9 GWe. It also has nuclear reprocessing plants at Sellafield and the Tails Management Facility (TMF) operated by Urenco in Capenhurst. In November 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to engage in “ambitious cooperation” with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on nuclear energy amid fears that fuel imports from Russia will plummet this winter.
59% Yes |
41% No |
44% Yes |
28% No |
12% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
13% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
1% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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1% Yes, and nationalise the industry |
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0% Yes, but with public subsidy |
See how support for each position on “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 2.3m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 2.3m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@93WNHXK2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as there is strict training of nuclear power plant workers and thorough, regular monitoring and review of equipment functionality, energy release and measures to mitigate potential hazards.
@8R5M6PW3yrs3Y
doesnt effect me personally
@9N5XJ9V3wks3W
Yes, it is the cleanest source of power per MW and the only viable option to achieve net zero in combination with wind and solar. Waste generation is a concern for all energy sources and already well understood for the UK nuclear industry.
@93RBYNC2yrs2Y
As long as the waste is handled correctly for the environment
@9PC5ZWS2 days2D
Every house and business should be off grid and in charge of its own power by green means and we would not need nuclear. Nuclear power plants are military targets.
@9P8DX494 days4D
Yes, but Fission stations should not be built near civilisation and especially near natural water natural supplies.
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