The politics of the adaptation gap will only escalate. Closing it should become a priority, not the afterthought it has long been.
Andy Burnham: “The politics of the adaptation gap will only escalate. Closing it should become a priority, not the afterthought it has…”
On the recordJuly 15, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Discussing the urgency of addressing climate adaptation.
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