On Spotlight tonight, the spokesperson for Hinkley C said that it would bring 5,000 jobs to the Devon and Somerset area (presumably mostly in Somerset).

However, our LEP says:

“Hinkley Point C will see investment of by EDF of £20m in training, education and skills in the Heart of the South West. By the time the project is completed, we expect to see 25,000 new employment opportunities with 5,600 people and 400 apprentices employed at its peak. Over the lifetime of the project, over £2bn will go into our area’s economy.”

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How do these numbers stack up – 25,000 jobs but 6,000 at its peak? What happens to the other 19,000 jobs? Zero hours? Or is it 19,000 people doing education, training and skills for 5,000 jobs!!!