UK election debates must make climate crisis a key issue, say green groups

The climate crisis must be discussed as a key priority in the TV debates between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer, say green groups.

A number of NGOs have written to the TV networks expected to host the live debates, the first of which is on Tuesday at 9pm on ITV.

“Support for climate action remains overwhelmingly high among all demographics of the UK public,” says the letter. “As broadcasters you have a duty to ensure that general election…