- Political leadership is needed to address failures in climate resilience across England.
- The government is considering various policy responses to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
Andy Burnham is leading the cross-government response to drought conditions.
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Andy Burnham is leading the cross-government response to drought conditions.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Burnham convened a COBR meeting regarding the drought in England, while the NFU president commented on aid.1 source
Burnham takes charge of the government's response to drought.1 source
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The government is considering various policy responses to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.Also in this story
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Within Political leadership is needed to address failures in climate resilience across England.
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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