It was the warning Ed Miliband didn’t want to hear.
Days after the Energy Secretary pledged low-carbon power for all at Labour’s annual conference, energy giant EDF discussed plans to close four of the UK’s five remaining nuclear power stations.
Two are currently scheduled to close in 2026, followed by another two in 2028.
“They can’t go on forever,” said Rachael Glaeving, commercial director at EDF’s UK business.