Andy Burnham

We do want people to take the greatest possible care when they are out in the countryside, both in terms of cigarettes, but also those temporary barbecues that we know are causing risk of fires.

Plans are being drawn up for emergency financial support for fire services battling the spread of wildfires.

A Makerfield test at the heart of British politics (that) will make sure that the places Westminster has neglected will now get fairness.

A really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs and I think we all today think of Jason, his contribution, and his family and friends.

It’s not a moment for any rushing to judgment. It’s a moment for reflection, I would say, reflecting on how how things came to this.

It’s a tragedy on so many levels, but particularly just for everybody who knew Jason, his family obviously, his friends.

There's thousands of firefighters out there today doing back-breaking work, in full kit, in the most difficult conditions.

This summer has shown everyone what is at stake. So we will not shrink from this battle.

This government will hold to the target of reaching net zero by 2050 and continue to work with other countries to protect our planet.

Farmers are at the sharp end of a changing climate, and they should not be carrying that risk alone.

We need to face up to the changing climate. I think we need a different debate about that.

We need more clean energy. We need to see that transition accelerate.

This is the third drought in five years. Farmers are at the sharp end of a changing climate and they should not be carrying that risk alone.

The ability to grow our own food is national security and I will treat it that way.

I understand the worry that comes with that.

I’m listening to small business owners so we can work together to deliver jobs and growth in every postcode.

I’ve always said there is more to do.

Local businesses are the beating heart of our communities, bringing life to the places we call home.

We have to face up to the changing climate and needs to transition to more clean energy.

We ask retailers to implement the ban in full until further notice.

We have taken a decision to deploy nationally aerial firefighting support, so commissioned nationally.

I just wanted to show that, you know, we’re on the ground. We understand how difficult this is for everybody.

You are taking risks with other people’s home, with other people’s lives, if you act recklessly.

Britain is a “tinderbox” as he scrambled to respond to devastating wildfires across Britain.

Awful to see homes and communities hit by fires across the country tonight as the heatwave continues.