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More problems for Hinkley Point as EDF executive quits in protest

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Video. More problems for Hinkley Point as EDF executive quits in protest

Updated: 07/03/2016 - 17:31 GMT+1

French utility EDF won't delay a decision on building nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in England even though its finance director has quit saying the project is too risky.

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