The party conferences, 1986 and nuclear energy policy

The predominant energy issue at the 1986 Political Party Conferences was nuclear power, with the Chernobyl incident influencing the party policies. The Labour and Liberal parties strengthened their call for the phasing-out of nuclear power. The SDP and Conservative parties continue to support it. They were all in agreement about the need for lower levels of sulphur emissions from coal-fired power stations. The resolutions or motions passed at the conferences are given. (UK)