Local MP Paul Waugh has doubled down on his call for urgent climate action, challenging the government to step up its efforts to protect communities from the increasing threat of extreme weather. During an energy and climate change discussion with fellow ministers, Mr. Waugh pressed Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on the need for accelerated progress. While acknowledging the steps taken by the Labour Government over the past two years, Mr. Waugh argued that more must be done to safeguard public health, the economy, and national security from environmental instability. The MP’s intervention in was informed by a recent grassroots event he attended in his constituency. Mr. Waugh participated in a community screening of naturalist Chris Packham’s national emergency briefing at the Vintage Worx Community Park and Gardens in Rochdale. The event brought local residents together to confront the harsh realities of climate change and discuss how the town can build resilience. Energy Secretary...