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 |
43% 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 2.2m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 2.2m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8RTTDQV3yrs3Y
Don’t care won’t be there to see the world burn sadly
@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.
@93RBYNC2yrs2Y
As long as the waste is handled correctly for the environment
@9M6L68W3 days3D
Only got the version that was reached that does not have consequence to nature and humans if something should go wrong
@9M62K7C3 days3D
Yes but with health and safety in mind to prevent irradiated areas and all personnel should be trained thoroughly to prevent accidents and/or outbreaks of radiation
@9M37DBL6 days6D
Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy and open market and regulations to ensure no monopolies are formed such as with the current Energy providers.
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