Why it matters: The massive government investment in the new power station near Leiston represents a major boost for Suffolk's energy sector and demonstrates the area's strategic importance to Britain's nuclear future.
The big picture: Around 250 guests, students, staff, community leaders, and industry partners welcomed the Prime Minister to Suffolk New College, where he outlined the government's commitment to the nuclear project and took questions from learners about rural education access.
The details: The Prime Minister met with the local student council and had personal conversations with several students, including three from Ipswich studying engineering and electrical installation courses.
Caitlin Fenn, 18, from Ipswich, who is studying a level three electrical installation qualification, described meeting the country's leader as "great, such an experience". She added: "He is very down to earth. We talked about what I want to do. It was amazing."
Two students, Maliki and Leo Banfield, both 18 from Ipswich and studying T Level engineering courses, introduced the Prime Minister before his address. Maliki described his meeting with the PM as "breathtaking", while Leo said: "We talked about apprenticeships. Meeting the prime minister is not something you do every day."
What they're saying: Sir Keir praised the college for the "huge range of work" it is involved in, describing it as "a vital link to Sizewell".
CEO Alan Pease said: "It was a pleasure to welcome Sir Keir to Suffolk New College. He toured various departments and showed a genuine interest in what our staff, students and stakeholders had to say. The fact he chose to come and see us to make such a major announcement that supports the future of our country was a great honour."
The bottom line: The Prime Minister's choice of Suffolk New College as the venue for this major funding announcement underscores both the college's connection to the Sizewell project and Suffolk's central role in delivering Britain's energy security.
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