Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
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Key context: <p>More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/14/clacton-byelection-nigel-farage-count-binface-reform-uk-finances-donations-investigation-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The UK’s leading climate organisations have accused the prime minister, Andy Burnham, of “remaining silent” on the climate crisis as the country struggles to cope with its fifth heatwave of the year.</p><p>As widespread droughts and devastating wildfires grip the country, green groups <a href="https://www.gndrising.org/updates/green-groups-call-for-andy-burnham-to-end-his-silence-on-climate-change/">have written to Burnham</a> urging him to “show leadership” and be honest with workers and the public that the climate crisis is driving the extreme conditions they are facing.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/14/green-groups-urge-andy-burnham-to-break-silence-on-climate-crisis">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwaveUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK’s leading climate organisations have accused the prime minister, Andy Burnham, of “remaining silent” on the climate crisis as the country struggles to cope with its fifth heatwave of the year.As widespread droughts and devastating wildfires grip the country, green groups have written to Burnham urging him to “show leadership” and be honest with workers and the public that the climate crisis is driving the extreme conditions they are facing. Continue reading...
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