Bowing to China? Britain finally approves Hinkley Point nuclear plant deal
‘Construction of the controversial Hinkley Point C nuclear power station will go ahead after ‘new safeguards’ for national security were established amid speculation Britain is bowing to Chinese pressure.
Prime Minister Theresa May has given the green light to Britain’s first nuclear power station in two decades, which will be jointly financed by French and Chinese energy firms.
Ministers said the agreement comes with new conditions which will give the government greater oversight and prevent investors from selling off their shares without permission.’
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