Backing our Nuclear Britain

Britain is backing nuclear – and with our majority British-owned power station at Sizewell C, we’re proud to be leading the way.

The UK has a strong nuclear legacy, and Sizewell C sits at the heart of its energy future. With government backing and national support, we’re focused on delivering this vital project.

National support for nuclear

According to the latest YouGov polling, 26% of Britons now prefer nuclear power when thinking about the UK’s future energy needs – ahead of any other energy source.

YouGov polling

Local support for Sizewell C

Polling by ICM in 2022 found that most people in East Suffolk supported the Sizewell C project — and that support has only grown.

In 2025, polling across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and the parts of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire closest to the Suffolk coast showed strong backing for new nuclear in the region.

  • 70% of people in the East believe a new nuclear power station in Suffolk will create job opportunities during construction

  • Rising to 76% in Suffolk and 73% in Norfolk

  • 66% of East Suffolk residents believe it will bring positive opportunities for local businesses

Read our press release

Friends of Sizewell C

Friends of Sizewell C has been set up for our many supporters in East Suffolk.

If you’re from the area, you can stay up to date with the project by following us on social media and signing up to become a Friend of Sizewell C.

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Local support for Sizewell C and nuclear
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Businesses back Sizewell C

Over 70% of the £14bn construction value of the project will be spent in the UK.

 

General News 5 October 2026