Green Party Co-Leader Accuses Ministers of Dereliction Over UK Heatwave Preparations

Zack Polanski, Co-Leader of the Green Party, has condemned government ministers for what he describes as a 'dereliction of duty' concerning the UK's preparedness for extreme heat events. His criticism specifically targets Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Polanski's comments follow a summer marked by significant heatwaves across the country, which have raised concerns about public health and infrastructure resilience. He argues that the absence of a statutory heat risk strategy leaves the populace vulnerable to the severe impacts of rising temperatures.

The Green Party co-leader underscored that without a formal, legally mandated framework, the government's response to heat-related threats remains inadequate. This deficiency, he asserts, directly compromises the safety and well-being of the public during periods of intense heat, necessitating a more robust and proactive approach from central government.