Steff Aquarone, MP for North Norfolk, has faced criticism from senior Tories after the Liberal Democrat called for the Bacton power plant bid to be scrapped.

It follows Viaro Energy revealing it is looking at building a small nuclear reactor at the site after it recently acquired the energy facility from Shell.

What an IMSR plant in Norfolk could look like (Image: Terrestrial Energy)

RED MORE: MP calls for nuclear site in village to be scrapped

Christopher Cushing, leader of the Conservative group, made the comments at a North Norfolk District Council meeting.........

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