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Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

TradeNews USA US markets desk (2026-08-08): Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly Sadiq Khan has called on the government to… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

August 8, 2026 3:07 AM ET · The Guardian

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly

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Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves.

Writing in the Guardian, the mayor of London said that Andy Burnham’s administration must reaffirm its commitment to net zero and make clear it will continue to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas “to get Britain back on track.”