𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿

Virginia at Wylfa

I wrote to Rishi Sunak along with the support of over 50 other MPs urging the Prime Minister to push ahead with the bold new programme of nuclear power construction under the aegis of Great British Nuclear.

I have campaigned tirelessly since being elected to do all that I can to bring 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨 and 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 to our island, to ensure our young people have well paid jobs here at home and therefore protect our Welsh Language and heritage.

In my letter I have requested a meeting with the Prime Minister before the Budget to discuss this important issue - and I look forward to updating you regarding his reply.

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