Article 5YC40 MPs to get scientific briefing on climate after activist’s hunger strike

MPs to get scientific briefing on climate after activist’s hunger strike

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Helena Horton and Damien Gayle
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Angus Rose, 52, ends 37-day hunger strike as parliamentary group agrees to host briefing by Sir Patrick Vallance

Sir Patrick Vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser, will address MPs about the climate crisis after a protester's hunger strike campaign.

Angus Rose, 52, refused to eat for 37 days during his vigil outside parliament as he demanded the scientific adviser give a public address to MPs and ministers about the climate crisis.

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