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| − | After the launch of the Energy Review in January 2006, Johnson described himself as being neutral on nuclear power. However, Johnson was accused by environmentalists of pushing a "spin operation" in favour of nuclear power after he endorsed the | + | After the launch of the Energy Review in January 2006, Johnson described himself as being neutral on nuclear power. However, Johnson was accused by environmentalists of pushing a "spin operation" in favour of nuclear power after he endorsed the technology saying that the government would have to "bite the nuclear bullet" and arguing that "doing nothing was not an option" for Britain. [http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article340630.ece] |
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Revision as of 11:58, 24 January 2006
Background
Trade and Industry Secretary - MORE and one of the key players in the energy review.
Spinning the truth
After the launch of the Energy Review in January 2006, Johnson described himself as being neutral on nuclear power. However, Johnson was accused by environmentalists of pushing a "spin operation" in favour of nuclear power after he endorsed the technology saying that the government would have to "bite the nuclear bullet" and arguing that "doing nothing was not an option" for Britain. [1] [2]
