Spring Plenary in Scotland

17 July 2026

TUSNE gathered in Edinburgh in March to discuss the latest developments across the nuclear sector and the continued need to support nuclear workers throughout the UK. The meeting came at a particularly significant time, just months ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, when voters will have the opportunity to signal their support for new nuclear development in Scotland, a prospect that continues to be blocked by the Scottish National Party.

Throughout the plenary, representatives from nuclear sites across the UK discussed Government policy, progress at Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and Wylfa, the prospects for future development at Heysham and Hartlepool, and the findings of the Fingleton Review of nuclear regulation.

As the event was held in Scotland, it was particularly welcome to hear from Daniel Johnson MSP, Scottish Labour's Economy Spokesperson, who reaffirmed his support for new nuclear development. He spoke of his ambition to see new nuclear projects at Scotland's former nuclear sites, as well as at Torness while it continues to generate electricity, highlighting the vital contribution made by Scotland's more than 5,000 civil nuclear workers and his determination to see that skilled workforce grow rather than decline.

Delegates also heard from Alan Nelson of Mott MacDonald, who outlined the company's work on new nuclear projects and decommissioning in the UK, as well as the significant progress being made in nuclear development across Europe and Asia.

Following the plenary, TUSNE was pleased to host a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament, chaired by Martin Whitfield MSP, to discuss the TUSNE Workers' Petition and the importance of ensuring Scotland does not miss the economic, industrial and energy opportunities that new nuclear can provide.

With the Scottish Parliament election approaching, TUSNE looks forward to continuing to make the case for new nuclear and holding the next Scottish Government to account, whatever its political composition.