The article discusses the potential end of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) initiative as he prepares to step down.Starmer, who has championed SMRs to power AI data centers, faces skepticism due to the UK's nuclear industry history of delays and cost overruns.

The SGE consortium, led by Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow, plans to build 14 SMRs with private financing, while Rolls-Royce also competes for government contracts.The National Wealth Fund's £20bn support remains unclear, with questions about funding distribution and project timelines.The piece critiques the media's uncritical coverage of nuclear projects, highlighting concerns over cost, safety, and environmental impact.

It questions whether the UK's SMR ambitions will materialize or if the initiative will fade without Starmer's leadership, emphasizing the complexities of transitioning to nuclear energy amidst political and financial uncertainties.