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Navitus Bay wind farm receives political support

Simon Bowkett, Labour’s General Election candidate and Clare Moody MEP both welcome the off-shore wind farm proposed in the channel off the Dorset coast and call on MPs and councillors across the county to get behind this development.

South Dorset’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Simon Bowkett said, “We have a vision of a local economy that sees more jobs and better jobs come to this part of the world. Renewable technologies have the potential to see massive job creation in coming years, and I want Dorset to be at the forefront of making the case for investment – not behind the curve.

“Navitus Bay represents a fantastic opportunity for this area to become a leading centre of renewable technology, and for Portland Port to develop a specialist role. I am amazed that all our local Tory MPs, and all the local Tory-led councils oppose this scheme at a time when their own ministers in government are stating the need to secure the UK’s energy supply in the future, and are backing off-shore wind-powered generation.

“The UK’s energy supply is facing limited capacity, fossil fuels are becoming more complicated and expensive to extract, and climate change is a reality that we all have to wake up to. Renewable technologies are the future – and we want Dorset to lead the field, and for local companies and workers to benefit from the opportunities and openings that will be created.”

Clare Moody, Labour’s MEP for the South West also supports the scheme. She said, “Simon and I welcome the investment and jobs in Dorset that this exciting project brings. I am writing to the Planning Inspectorate voicing my support. Whilst backing the scheme, Simon and I will also be pushing for some community gain as part of the deal. We are looking for significant investment in skills training for local young people from the developer.

‘If we’re to maintain investor confidence and ensure that the UK capitalises on the growth of this sector, we need long-term policy stability and firm political backing. Sadly, the local MPs and Councils are undermining Dorset’s case to receive this investment and the employment and skills it would bring ; I am pleased to support Simon’s lead. We want more jobs and better jobs for Dorset, and we will work proactively with Navitus Bay, local businesses and skills providers, and with local communities to secure the best deal all-round.”

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