Brown to Complete Blair's Plans for U.K. Nuclear Expansion

With U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair set to leave the scene in a few weeks, some folks are speculating on what areas his presumptive successor, Gordon Brown, might break with the current PM. As it turns out, new nuclear build is one of area where there won't be any policy change at all. From the Guardian:

Gordon Brown is to face down sceptics in his party and give the go-ahead for a new generation of nuclear power stations, which will be built across the country.

In a move immediately condemned by environmental organisations, the Prime Minister-elect will give the green light to the plans that will show that he is backing Tony Blair's support of the nuclear industry.

Boosted by a new poll, which shows Brown pulling ahead of David Cameron on the issue of competence to run the country, the Chancellor will signal his support this week for a dramatic renewal of the nuclear power programme that will see the building of up to eight new stations, possibly within 15 years.

Thanks to Logipundit for the pointer.

UPDATE: More details on next steps, here.