MPs to get scientific briefing on climate after activist’s hunger strike

Angus Rose on day 23 of his hunger strike outside parliament. Rose has been admitted to hospital as a precaution but has begun eating again. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press Wire/Rex/Shutterstock

Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s chief scientific adviser, will address MPs about the climate crisis after a protester’s hunger strike campaign.

Angus Rose, 52, refused to eat for 37 days during his vigil outside parliament as he demanded the scientific adviser give a public address to MPs and ministers about the climate crisis.