The public says 'no' to nuclear - Baker

12.20.55pm GMT Wed 25th Jan 2006

Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP

New statistics revealed today in a BBC online poll reveal that 82% of people asked agree with the Lib Dem policy not to build any new nuclear power stations.

Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, said:

"This poll shows substantial public opposition to building new nuclear power stations. When 82% of respondents to a national poll come out against nuclear, the Government has a responsibility to sit up and take note.

"It is outrageous and irresponsible that Tony Blair appears to have already made up his mind before the Energy Review has barely begun. It seems that this review will turn out to be little more than a retrospective justification of the Prime Minister's wish for a new generation of nuclear build.

"Nuclear energy is a lame duck.

"Nuclear is simply not a sustainable way forward and this poll shows that, even if the Government doesn't see that, the people do"