Podcast Summary
Prison Crisis & Climate Crisis: The UK is facing a prison crisis with only 700 available places in men's prisons, and extreme heat making it on track for the warmest year ever, both requiring urgent government attention and action
The ongoing prison crisis in the UK, which has left only 700 places available in men's prisons, has gone largely unaddressed during the first six weeks of the election campaign. This situation, which the Times' political editor Stephen Swinford refers to as a "genuine crisis," may force authorities to release prisoners to prevent overcrowding. Meanwhile, the planet experienced its hottest June on record last month, making it on track for the warmest year ever. Climate change and the El Nino weather system are the primary causes of this extreme heat. These issues, both the prison crisis and the climate crisis, are significant concerns that require immediate attention and action from the government. The Tories, who are currently in power, are being criticized for their handling of the prison crisis, making it a contentious issue in the election.