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UK government minister Michael Shanks emphasized the potential of former nuclear sites in Scotland, such as Torness and Hunterston, for new reactor development, contingent on the SNP lifting its ban on nuclear energy. He highlighted the economic benefits, including job creation, that Scotland is missing due to the current opposition to nuclear power.

The SNP, meanwhile, maintains a focus on renewable energy and argues against the viability of nuclear, citing concerns over costs and waste management. The upcoming Holyrood election could shift the energy policy landscape in Scotland.