Mixed response to Torness extension
Sarah Beattie-Smith, infrastructure and investment spokesperson and MSP candidate for South of Scotland, said: “The announcement from EDF to extend the life of Torness is bad news for East Lothian and bad for Scotland. The fact that a private company can dictate energy policy for another seven years undermines democracy, both in the local community in East Lothian and nationally at a time when the Scottish Government ought to be focused on our ambitious climate targets.
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Hide Ad“Torness is almost 30 years old and we should be planning for its decommissioning. ”
Meanwhile, Dunbar and East Linton councillor Michael Veitch said: “I am absolutely delighted by this announcement. Torness is the major employer in my ward, and is a tremendous asset to Dunbar.”