Over Half Of UK Public Support Building New Nuclear, Says Poll

Public also see nuclear as most stable energy source

Over Half Of UK Public Support Building New Nuclear, Says Poll

A majority of the UK public supports the construction of new nuclear power stations in the country as the existing fleet reaches its end of life, according to a yougov poll for the Nuclear Industry Association.

The poll showed that 53% of people in the UK support building new power stations, with 22% against any expansion.

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