Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
Exclusive: Party says housing stock ‘woefully unprepared’ for extreme heat and new rules for builders must be set
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The Liberal Democrats are calling for all new UK homes to be built with mandatory air conditioning to address the climate crisis, arguing the country's housing stock is "woefully unprepared" for extreme heat. They also want cooling systems required in essential public buildings like schools and hospitals. The proposal follows a UK heat alert and record low rainfall across England, exacerbating drought and wildfire risks.