UK Postpones National Emergency Preparedness Campaign Over Political Optics

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delayed a nationwide crisis readiness initiative, fearing that highlighting potential disasters would project an overly pessimistic tone early in his term.

28 Aug, 04:00 — 28 Aug, 04:00

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UK Delayed Drive to Prepare Brits for Crises Over Vibe Worries

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pushed back plans for a nationwide campaign telling Britons how to prepare for emergencies over concerns it would risk being seen as an overly pessimistic start to his premiership.

By Ellen Milligan

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