Labour MPs are voicing worries that the party is not adequately addressing the climate crisis, despite increasing public concern. Recent polling indicates a decline in support for net zero targets, even as two-thirds of Britons express anxiety about extreme heat and climate change impacts. The political landscape shows a split, with some advocating for a focus on affordable energy over ambitious climate goals.
The summer has seen severe weather events, including wildfires and heat-related deaths, yet political momentum for climate action appears to be waning. MPs argue that the party must embrace climate issues to align with voter sentiment and counteract skepticism from the right.