In Britain we have experienced multiple heatwaves in what has been by far the hottest ever year, following years of record temperatures. This is obviously an emergency, but where is the emergency response? There has been no COBRA meeting, no emergency cabinet meeting, no emergency EU meeting, although one has been called to discuss the Moroccan migrant crisis in Ceuta. Andy Burnham appears more interested in keeping the oil and gas lobby sweet than averting climate disaster. To urge the TUC to hold an emergency meeting with the government to push for action.