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Environmental campaigners say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare UK for the scale of change that is neededUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK’s leading climate organisations have accused 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...

Environmental campaigners say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare UK for the scale of change that is needed

The UK’s leading climate organisations have accused 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.

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