Olivia Blake

Olivia Blake

Labour — Sheffield Hallam

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 November 2026

Debate

Rosebank Oilfield: Government Policy

Contribution

Between 21 and 28 June this year—just eight days—there were 2,124 heat-associated deaths, which is 620 more deaths in one week alone than in the whole summer of 2025. How many health risks or deaths are needed before the Opposition get back around the table and rejoin the consensus that action on climate is not only critical, but necessary, and not a nice-to-have?

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