Rejected cargo of nuclear fuel on way to Sellafield

A controversial shipment of rejected nuclear fuel is on its way to Sellafield from Japan.

Despite massive protests a freighter loaded with the deadly cargo set sail today and is expected to make its way up the Irish sea at the end of August. Objectors say the journey is too dangerous and the ship is not secure from possible attack.

Green Party leader Trevor Sargeant says the radioactive material should be kept in Japan.

"Most of the countries along the ship route are going to be on high alert because this material should be retained and stored and made safe in Japan rather than risking many peoples lives and the maritime environment bringing it back to Sellafield."