Unite's national officer for energy Kevin Coyne, said the decision to grant consent was a "massive boost for jobs".

BBC: New nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C is approved

Shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint welcomed the decision to grant planning consent.

BBC: New nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C is approved

The North Yorkshire Waste Action Group (NYWAG) is seeking a judicial review of the decision to grant planning consent for the plant at Allerton Park.

BBC: York & North Yorkshire

Realistically, it would not be difficult to require taxpayers to demonstrate compliance or require taxpayer consent for IRS disclosure as part of the grant and contract making process.

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