Head and shoulders shot of Burnham meeting firefighters, who are visible in the background along with a fire engine. He is wearing a navy suit, a white shirt and a green tie, with a poppy on his lapel.Image source, PA Media
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets members of the fire and rescue services during England's first wildfire resilience summit

ByJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterUpdated 16 minutes ago

The prime minister has advised people to stock up on tinned food and bottled water in order to be prepared for emergencies.

With storms battering the UK, and in the wake of online disruption caused by a major security flaw, Andy Burnham said "unexpected events seem to be becoming more and more common".