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Toronto replaces iodide tablets to protect those living near nuclear power stations. Responsible Conservative and Labour UK governments have never bothered

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From Toronto University’s On the Record 10 April 2026: As of February 2026, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) began the process of sending out replacement potassium iodide pills to people living within 10 kilometres of the two major nuclear generating stations located within the Durham Region, the Pickering and Darlington stations.  While living near these stations can raise concerns for some residents, municipal governments and provincial agencies maintain emergency preparedness measures aimed at protecting communities, including replacing the expired set of pills they sent out in 2015. This seems to have come as a surprise to some residents because awareness of these public safety programs and … Continue reading Toronto replaces iodide tablets to protect those living near nuclear power stations. Responsible Conservative and Labour UK governments have never bothered

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Energy Minister shanks hails Scots having to clean up after a French-owned nuclear power station where some of the remaining radioactive isotopes in the soil will last in excess of 13 billion years and which caused the highest cancer level in Europe

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In the Irvine Times on 10 April 2020: Energy minister Michael Shanks on Hunterston takeover – ENERGY Minister Michael Shanks MP has hailed the UK Government’s takeover of Hunterson B as “a very significant moment” in the site’s long history. In an exclusive interview, Mr Shanks – who was born in Irvine and attended school in Prestwick – said returning to Hunterston brought back memories of visiting the site as a child. He said: “I was here on a school trip in primary school, so it was great to stand in the reactor hall again and see it in its … Continue reading Energy Minister shanks hails Scots having to clean up after a French-owned nuclear power station where some of the remaining radioactive isotopes in the soil will last in excess of 13 billion years and which caused the highest cancer level in Europe

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Why would there be an explosion at ‘a dockyard in Fife’ where the local Labour council recently agreed to just the storage of cut-up metal from a nuclear sub?

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From BBC Scotland: Edinburgh, Fife & East today: Firefighters tackling scrap metal blaze at Rosyth dockyard – Firefighters are tackling a scrap metal fire at a dockyard in Fife. The Scottish Fire Rescue service (SFRS) were called to the scene at the Port of Rosyth at about 03:00. Locals reported hearing an “explosion” and “loud bang” in the early hours of the morning on social media. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly7d4311v1o Why would scrap metal burn? From the Dunfermline Press 24 March 2026: Fife Council have given the green light to Babcock for a new warehouse between docks two and three for “decommissioning operations”. The large industrial building – … Continue reading Why would there be an explosion at ‘a dockyard in Fife’ where the local Labour council recently agreed to just the storage of cut-up metal from a nuclear sub?

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As US/Israel/Iran war escalates out of control, new generations of terrorists are produced and US experts warn Washington, a former officer with UK Civil Nuclear Constabulary says Labour’s new mini reactors cannot be protected

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On April 3, 2026, The American Nuclear Society supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reacted to the spiralling destruction in Iran, spreading violence in the Middle East and President Trump’s latest apocalyptic threats, in the wake of existing threats to nuclear plants in the Ukraine, by calling for urgent steps to ensure nuclear safety and security during armed conflict. https://www.ans.org/news/2026-04-06/article-7908/ans-joins-iaea-in-calling-for-protection-of-nuclear-plants-in-armed-conflicts/ The UK Labour Party, fully backed by the Governor General for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, by Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour, plans to build large numbers of small modular reactors across the UK, including in Scotland. In the i in April … Continue reading As US/Israel/Iran war escalates out of control, new generations of terrorists are produced and US experts warn Washington, a former officer with UK Civil Nuclear Constabulary says Labour’s new mini reactors cannot be protected

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How UK Labour might follow the Trump Administration ‘doing something horrifying to workers at nuclear facilities’

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In Futurism, yesterday: It isn’t just the guys handling plutonium who need to worry about radiation — every US nuclear worker, from the plumbers patching leaks to the janitors mopping floors, has a reason to be on guard. New reporting by High Country News detailed the startling impact the Trump administration is having on the safety of nuclear energy workers. As part of the administration’s “nuclear renaissance,” the US Department of Energy (DOE) has begun stripping back effective safety regulations that had previously limited workers’ exposure to deadly radiation. “They’re pulling away from what’s kept us safe all these years,” Bradley Clawson, a former nuclear … Continue reading How UK Labour might follow the Trump Administration ‘doing something horrifying to workers at nuclear facilities’

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Never mind those terribly inconvenient ferry delays, Scotland has by far the highest level of fuel poverty ANYWHERE in Europe after 50 years of theft by Labour and Tory governments in London

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The above is frankly shocking and would still be so even if it were not for this: Why Scots have a ‘critically low’ democratic well-being score – the 50 years theft of their energy supplies for one thing? Carnegie UK today have reported (previous TuS post) that Scots have a ‘critically low‘ democratic well-being score of only 40%. Who is surprised? I’m surprised it’s not zero, same as mine. If you are at all aware of Scotland’s 300 year plus and current predicament in the Union, how could you get anywhere near 40%. Given their many problems with crap governance but at … Continue reading Never mind those terribly inconvenient ferry delays, Scotland has by far the highest level of fuel poverty ANYWHERE in Europe after 50 years of theft by Labour and Tory governments in London

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This 21st Century ‘Pandora’ represents the unreliable French nuclear industry in Scotland but pretends to be grassroots

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You couldn’t make it up. The Ferret‘s recent exposure of the Britain Remade group, a supposedly, self-described ‘grassroots’ pro-nuclear group has tow directors both of whom are directors at Stonehaven Group Holdings Limited. Stonehaven‘s lobbying work for clients includes EDF (a major French nuclear energy company that owns Torness power station in Scotland and stands to benefit from lifting the nuclear ban). Who are they? Pandora Lefroy has worked at Stonehaven for over ten years and is currently the firm’s managing partner. Rachel Wolf is the chief executive of Public First (a consultancy firm acquired by Stonehaven in 2025), and … Continue reading This 21st Century ‘Pandora’ represents the unreliable French nuclear industry in Scotland but pretends to be grassroots

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Ed Miliband to change law so that new nuclear power stations can be build closer to home despite clear evidence they bring increased breast cancer for mature women and childhood leukaemia

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In the Guardian today: Miliband reveals plans that could mean nuclear power plants built near homes Changes to regulation to speed up development could also make it easier to build on sensitive nature sites. Ed Miliband has unveiled plans that could make it easier to build nuclear power plants closer to homes and on sensitive nature sites, as he attempts to speed up the development of energy infrastructure. The energy secretary set out changes to nuclear regulation, to be carried out this year, which would mean a “win-win for building critical infrastructure while protecting nature and the environment”. However, ministers … Continue reading Ed Miliband to change law so that new nuclear power stations can be build closer to home despite clear evidence they bring increased breast cancer for mature women and childhood leukaemia

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Why is a £5.75m Scot Gov investment not newsworthy at all but a £0.25m Lottery Fund grant is?

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By stewartb The main Scotland page of the BBC News website today (Saturday 14 March) has a story with this headline: ‘Historic Borders bridge secures £250,000 for restoration project’. It’s been ‘elevated’ from the South of Scotland local news page and reports on the awarding of a National Lottery Fund grant. The Scottish Government issued a press statement on Friday 13 March with the heading: ‘Driving growth on Scotland’s islands – Funding to create jobs and strengthen local economies.’ This is not reported on the main Scotland page of the BBC News website. Indeed it doesn’t even figure in the local Highlands & … Continue reading Why is a £5.75m Scot Gov investment not newsworthy at all but a £0.25m Lottery Fund grant is?

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Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it? How Scotland’s massive water and electricity resources make it the perfect location for an industry which we could, after independence, tax fully

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Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON BBC Scotland, Glasgow & West today has: Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it? Supporters talk of it revitalising the region, bringing new jobs and investment that would be ploughed back into the community. But the plans have met strong opposition from locals concerned about the impact on the wider area. Some of those opposed have contacted BBC Your Voice, and say the firm has not provided concrete details about a building that would dominate … Continue reading Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire – or ruin it? How Scotland’s massive water and electricity resources make it the perfect location for an industry which we could, after independence, tax fully