Andy Burnham has barely acknowledged the climate crisis. If only Britain’s workers had that luxury | John Harris

Nurses collapsing and builders suffering heatstroke were just some of the concerning occurrences that came to light as the new Prime Minister planned to focus on the cost of living during the summer. In response to the situation, a British strike directly related to the climate emergency erupted late last week in north London. Surprisingly, Andy Burnham, the fixture behind this movement, has barely acknowledged the climate crisis.

The picket lines outside depots and mass walkouts took place under the scorching heat, with temperatures in the capital and its suburbs reaching around 34C (93F). Over 1,500 drivers working for the transportation company Arriva initiated a series of 26 stoppages that would continue until October, impacting bus routes spanning from London to Essex.

The Unite union, responsible for organizing these protests, has been at the forefront of recent grievances, including allegations of company union-busting and public assaults against staff. The core issue behind these demonstrations is the inability of millions of people to continue working during another exceedingly hot summer.