In early June, members of the local U3A Climate Emergency Group met Sir Ed Davey MP to discuss climate change. 

The group felt that their engagement with Sir Ed was "very fruitful".

Christine Thompson, the group's co-ordinator, added: "Ed was very well informed and could answer all our questions with clarity and understanding. He expressed a view that, when specifically asked, UK voters are concerned about the cost of living, care/NHS and immigration. Ed regrets that the topic of climate change has dropped out of public discourse and made the point that, amongst other things, immigration is linked to climate change.

"The meeting demonstrated the importance of addressing big challenges like climate change, economic inequality and how anyone can become involved in these subjects. We felt that we have a shared responsibility to tackle these issues, and hopefully, we have laid the foundation for future collaboration between community groups and their MPs."

The Kingston U3A Climate Emergency Group focuses on understanding and addressing the climate crisis through discussions, learning, and action. 

It meets monthly and provides a platform for members to explore climate-related topics, share knowledge, and potentially influence solutions