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Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems

Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems
BBC UK Monday 27 July 2026, 18:36 UTC 1 min read
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The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.

The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.
Lib Dems (ORG) UK (LOCATION)
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