Michael Shanks: “It's a huge economic opportunity for Scotland, but also we would point to the fact that nuclear, every single day, is…”

That is a legitimate reason for us to say no to a particular investment.

This misunderstands the risks those working in politics face.

I do think it is surprising he is now making what feels like a political intervention.

Scotland will end up being reliant on nuclear being imported from other parts of the UK on days where there's low wind.