MPs call on UK government to host televised climate emergency briefing

Cross-party MPs have urged the UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing, backed by a film and over 2,000 community screenings.

• 91 MPs, peers, and members of devolved legislatures signed a parliamentary call urging the government to host the briefing.
• The team behind a November expert briefing in Westminster Hall crowdfunded a 50-minute film hosted by Chris Packham.
• A government spokesperson said the government holds an annual climate statement, with the second planned for later this year.
• The Climate Change Committee warned that the UK’s adaptation plans are inadequate and that an additional £11bn per year in spending is needed.