Labour leadership contender says public should be more involved to build consensusLabour leadership contender Jess Phillips has called for a citizens’ assembly on how Britain should tackle climate change, as part of what she called a six-point plan to restore trust in democracy. In an article in the Guardian, Phillips, whose campaign slogan is “speak truth, win power”, said the public should be more directly involved in determining what policies Britain should adopt to tackle the climate crisis. “On climate breakdown, we need a plan that involves the public much more. Citizens’ assemblies see ordinary members of the public confront social or political challenges politicians have been unable to resolve. Phillips announced a twelve-person campaign team on Tuesday, jointly chaired by former Grimsby MP Melanie Onn and Ilford North MP Wes Streeting.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2020 18:00 UTC