Lib Dems & Labour distance from Hinkley C and EDF

​ Lib Dem leader Vince Cable, formerly very pro nuclear revival, has called for government to reconsider its commitment to nuclear energy after the record low costs achieved by offshore wind projects. A "radical reappraisal" is needed he stated.   Meanwhile Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, asked on television about cancelling Hinkley C if he came to power said he would do so if it hadn't already started. Otherwise Labour remains in favour of a balanced energy policy and diversity of sourcing, but when it is considered that the Blair government started the drive for a third generation nuclear renaissance, the "direction of travel" of Labour is encouraging. This has to be set in context too: apparently opinion polls are showing that 70% of electors support in general Labour's proposal to take energy back into public ownership.  Would EDF get its money back ? That would really stir the energy policy pudding !