U.K. says new PM Rishi Sunak won't go to UN climate conference
The Hindu
Mr. Sunak's office said the decision was made because of “pressing domestic commitments” including preparations for an emergency budget on November 17
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend a major United Nations climate conference next month, the government said Thursday.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday Britain had shown leadership on climate change, but it was right he focused on “pressing domestic challenges” rather than attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next month.
“The leadership that we have shown on the climate is unmatched almost along the world,” he told reporters when asked whether his decision not to attend showed a failure of leadership.
“I’m very personally committed to it, and I just think at the moment it is right that I am also focusing on the pressing domestic challenges we have with the economy.”
Other senior U.K. government ministers are expected to attend.
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Mr. Sunak took office on Tuesday, replacing Ms. Liz Truss, who stepped down after a seven-week term in which her tax-cutting plans sparked economic and political mayhem.
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