Why climate matters more than Brexit to most Brits

A day after near-record temperatures scorch Britain, survey shows that climate crisis is preying on the minds of the public

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A majority of British people believe that climate change will pose a greater threat to the UK than Brexit in the future, according to a new poll published a day after Britain experienced its second-highest temperature on record.

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