A local pressure group, the Makara Guardians, opposed the scheme.

Scottish Borders Council also opposed the scheme and wanted the referendum extended to their residents.

The proponents worked hard to win over those opposing the scheme, which was split into two again, and both bills were re-submitted in early 1791.

Labor opposed the scheme, as did enough of the Liberals to defeat the bill in Parliament.

Interestingly enough the army and navy did not oppose the scheme, even though they were denied the right to vote in the referendum.

Recently just under 90% of respondents to Aldi's latest planning application opposed the scheme.

Independents opposed the scheme, and started conducting themselves as gathered churches.

A petition was signed by 1,928 local residents opposing the scheme, whilst 29 indicated their support through a consultation with the council.

Documents published last week reveal that 91 per cent of those consulted opposed the scheme.

Anyone opposing the scheme is actually arguing for a new and perhaps even more dramatic Chernobyl.