climate

Inside, the gardens are divided into houses highlighting different plants and climates — from the Palm House with over 70 palms, to the fern room, to the desert house filled with cacti and succulents.

Beyond testing whether plants can survive in lunar conditions, the research offers insights into how crops respond to harsh climates — an increasingly urgent issue as climate change impacts agriculture.

"In my constituency climate scepticism is growing at a rapid rate because of the increasing costs," she said.

"Habitat destruction, climate change and introduced predators continue to push many species towards extinction. But public awareness can be powerful," she said.

Despite a backlash from MPs, Burnham said Labour should not be "narrow and shallow", adding there was "too much of a climate of fear".