Kristopher Leask: “The First Minister has recognised these problems, but has offered little in the way of real solutions.”

That is where the investment should be going. Not into another expensive nuclear distraction.

Opening new plants across Scotland would be a huge waste of time and money. It would swallow billions of pounds and take decades to deliver, while doing nothing to tackle energy bills or the climate crisis.

Local communities will still face months of reduced connectivity after services were withdrawn with little meaningful consultation and significant consequences for patients, NHS staff, businesses and families.

Our priority should be creating clean, green, secure jobs that support nuclear workers into new industries while revitalising communities across Scotland.