SNP Ministers Told to Scrap Climate Change Plan over Nuclear Exclusion

SNP ministers told to scrap climate change plan over nuclear exclusion

The Scottish Government says it remains opposed to new nuclear energy and instead wants to focus on renewables to achieve net zero

SNP rules out any new nuclear power plants in Scotland

By Neil Smith, Largs & Millport Weekly News 30th Jan 2026 THE Scottish Government has again ruled out building new nuclear power plants, despite a plea from West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene. At Holyrood on Thursday, the Liberal Democrat member asked if the SNP government would continue its opposition to new nuclear plants. A new plant to replace Hunterston A and B in North Ayrshire has been called for in recent years – to no avail. Cabinet Secreta…