Andy Burnham must act fast on the climate – or risk getting stuck in a ‘derailment’ doom loop | Laurie Laybourn

With climate-sceptic parties capitalizing on natural disasters like floods and fires, urgent action is needed to prevent a catastrophic "derailment" loop. Recent UK heatwaves have led to thousands of deaths, strained schools, and overwhelmed NHS services. Additionally, climate extremes have compromised national security by affecting food production. The stakes are high as failing to act decisively could perpetuate this deadly cycle, underscoring the urgent need for proactive measures.