Andy Burnham and climate change: where does the prime minister really stand?

By James Jackson, Lecturer and Research Fellow, School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester

Since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has set out a relatively ambitious political agenda. He has outlined plans for a national care service, a “Great British Grid” and suggested a rethink of the UK’s relationship with the European Union.

But one big omission of Burnham’s agenda is climate policy. Amid the proposals that put clear water between him and his predecessor Keir Starmer, Burnham’s climate agenda remains unknown.

The prime minister has reiterated his intention to reach

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