Burnham’s climate COBRA meeting was a massive let down
On Wednesday 12 August, Andy Burnham finally acknowledged the climate chaos we’re experiencing by holding a COBRA meeting. People hoped the PM would implement serious measures to ensure the long-term viability of the country; instead, we got this: Water nationalisation for our water security? End north sea oil & gas – invest in renewables for our energy security? A maximum workplace temperature for worker security? No. A request not to sell BBQs. This is dire from Andy Burnham. Spectacularly mishandling the crisis. pic.twitter.com/FYei1TMmQ8 — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) August 12, 2026 Burnham: disposable Because of the extreme temperatures we’re experiencing, the UK…
