Andrew Sherry

We’re speeding up the building of new nuclear power, to reduce costs and deliver better outcomes for the environment. All part of our golden age of new nuclear power.

BIG nuclear news: today the Government has released its plans to implement @JohnFingleton1’s landmark nuclear review. The headline: ‘Building our Nuclear Nation’ is very good news for British nuclear, implementing almost all of the transformational recommendations, but not quite everything. The Government has committed to almost every recommendation and outlined a detailed plan to implement them. The Government says it will fix the outdated radiation rules, revise effective ban on SMRs across swathes of the country, set up a nuclear regulatory commission and more! Last year @BritishProgress launched our Nuclear Taskforce Tracker - today is the first HUGE update. nuclear.britishprogress.org/?new=true

The Prime Minister has today issued a strategic steer to the nuclear sector. This implements the first recommendation in the Report of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce and I welcome it. I also welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to the complete implementation of the recommendations within two years. The response to this Report has been overwhelmingly positive from industry, regulators, trades unions, international bodies, and many others. There is a huge public appetite to tackle the regulatory and cultural obstacles to faster and cheaper nuclear energy. Many people have responded that some the recommendations should be applied more widely across other infrastructure projects. The full implementation of this report will have huge benefits including: -⁠ Lower energy prices, driving down the cost of living -⁠ Greater competitiveness for our exporting industries - Higher productivity growth to raise living standards - Confidence for investors in AI, quantum and other technoligies - Faster decarbonisation of our energy system - A much lower decommissioning bill for the taxpayer - A stronger nuclear deterrent In my letter to the Prime Minister on Monday, I said "Reforming regulation is very difficult because our system gives many the power to block change, but few the incentive or ability to enable it. Each government department has its own priorities and constraints. This makes it difficult to get them to prioritise systemic government-wide reforms that require coordinated effort and political capital across departments." The public is crying out for strong political leadership on this. The Prime Minister's commitment to do a complete implementation of the report's recommendations by the end of 2027 is just the beginning of a long and difficult process. Many people will urge the Government to settle for the status quo, water down recommendations, or kill them with process. This should be resisted strongly because getting this right is essential for the future prosperity and security of the United Kingdom.

@timlevell @TimesRadio You’ve done a great job - I listen everyday.

It's been a huge honour to have been involved in this amazing creation, which marks five years today. So many talented producers and editors; so many inspirational and respected presenters. Every day @TimesRadio aims to bring the world-class journalism of The Times to life.

@IainDale @Jacqui_Smith1 Right decision. I’ve listen quietly to all episodes. I’ve laughed, cried, howled with shock and hysterics, and even learned some politics. Thank you to both of you for all you’ve done!

Thank you to everyone who has said such nice things about FOR THE MANY. @Jacqui_Smith1 and I both really appreciate it. If you've sent me an email I will endeavour to reply each one

@IainDale @LBC @munirawilson @pollytoynbee @AnnabelDenham1 @ZackPolanski Good to see you back doing what you do so well! BW.

Coming up on Iain Dale in the Evening from 7pm on @LBC... 7pm Immigration dominates the election. Why do no politicians talk about the benefits of immigration? 8pm Cross Question with @munirawilson @pollytoynbee @AnnabelDenham1 @ZackPolanski 9pm Milkshaking politicians

@IainDale You’ll smash it!

Tonight! I'll be interviewing the legend that is Sir Cliff Richard on stage at the Hammersmith Apollo. And tomorrow. And Sunday. Cliff will be singing his 14 number 1 hits plus a lot more. Can't wait!

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@Jacqui_Smith1 @IainDale @forthemanypod Thank you for going ahead dispute the horrible week. Here’s my Question: “What cheers you up after a horrible week?”!

It’s been a horrible week for me and @IainDale but we’re recording @forthemanypod tomorrow morning. What can we talk about to take our minds off our feet and legs?!

@ryanburge Where’s the data from?

In 1972, the age distribution of weekly church goers: 18-35: 28% 36-44: 14% 45-54: 22% 55-64: 18% 65+: 18% In 2021: 18-35: 15% (-13) 36-44: 13% (-1) 45-54: 15% (-7) 55-64: 19% (+1) 65+: 39% (+21) The median church goer was 49 in 2002. They were 59 in 2021.

@mrjamesob Turned it off… Can’t watch the acidic blue on blue

Argh. I'm watching it. I'm so sorry.

@IainDale Tuned 60 last Sept. Only discovered the Senior Rail Card when you mentioned it on FTM. TYFAYD!

So having got my senior railcard, what's the next thing to mark me being 60? Why, getting my bowel cancer screening letter from the NHS of course!

@IainDale @BenKentish Really pleased you’re bearing up and getting better.

UPDATE: I can now put a little bit of weight on my right leg, so can walk a short distance on crutches. @BenKentish will be doing my show today and tomorrow. I hope I might be back later in the week but atm it's too early to say. Thanks for all the kind tweets.

@Jacqui_Smith1 @IainDale @forthemanypod All has gone quiet on the Home Office Ukraine refugee crisis. Have the delay issues been solved? Who was the strangest guest you ever hosted in your home? From a long-term listener and first time questioner. TYFAYD

Have a lovely Friday evening and give some thought to what @IainDale and I should discuss on @forthemanypod tomorrow morning. 😀

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

@James_Macintyre @LBC @IainDale @campbellclaret @Ed_Miliband @ionacommunity Powerful and uplifting interview. Thank you for your honesty @James_Macintyre and for your sensitivity @IainDale.

Ten years after a breakdown, I discuss it - and recovery - with @LBC's @IainDale. Including: @campbellclaret's guidance, @Ed_Miliband's private grace, this Government's mental health agenda, the @ionacommunity - and how cleaning loos is good for the soul podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/jam…

Would you say you enjoy the work that you do? With work being such a big part of our lives it is so important that we enjoy our work, and if you don't, have you maybe considered it might not be the right job for you? awnty.pobean.com @ahsherry @UKNNL

On next week's podcast we hear from Callum Thomas, Thomas Thor Associates talking about how we should all be excited about the future and you shouldn't be afraid to ask for help as most people do really want to help you, you just have to ask in the right way! @UKNNL @ahsherry

Tune in today to hear Fiona Reilly, Managing Director, FiRe Energy Ltd chat about believing in your long-term dreams and goals even when others don’t see it! It’s a great podcast so why not take time out to listen now: awnty.podbean.com @ahsherry @UKNNL