On the recordAugust 4, 2026
Parts of the UK have declared drought status yet there is a political push for nuclear energy requiring huge amounts of water to operate.
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Brian Leishman
Labour Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Criticizing Labour's nuclear energy policy amid drought.
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