Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader
Summary
Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticized Labour and Mayor Andy Burnham for not taking enough action against this summer’s extreme heat, wildfires, and droughts in the UK. He urged the government to create public cooling spaces, stop new oil and gas projects, and invest more in water supplies to protect public health and food security.Key Facts
- Zack Polanski said the heatwaves and wildfires are the biggest threats to the UK since World War II.
- He called for free public cooling areas in places like schools, hospitals, and care homes.
- Polanski wants the government to block new oil and gas drilling in Scotland, including the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
- He suggested more firefighting support, like helicopters, to fight wildfires.
- Polanski supports taking the water system back into public ownership to help build new reservoirs.
- Labour responded by saying the Green Party often opposes new reservoirs and clean energy projects locally.
- Andy Burnham supports more local control of water services but has not fully backed public ownership of all water companies.
- This summer’s extreme heat and drought have raised concerns about water shortages and food supply risks in the UK.
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