Rishi Sunak could go to Cop27 climate summit in major U-turn, minister says
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak could go to Cop27 climate summit in major U-turn, minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak is considering attending the Cop27 climate summit if he has time, a minister says, in what would be the first big U-turn of his premiership. But Mark Spencer, the farming minister, hinted at a U-turn, saying Mr Sunak would attend the summit – starting on 6 November – if “he’s able to get through” his other work. “Only he will know what he’s got in his inbox and in his diary,” the minister told Sky News,” pointing to the 17 November de-fact budget as the prime minister’s priority. But he suggested Mr Sunak will go “if he has the time”, adding: “He’ll make that call and I’m sure it’ll be the right one.” The criticism has grown after Downing Street told King Charles not to go to Cop27 – despite his long record of environmental campaigning – Mr Sunak sticking to the effective ban imposed by Liz Truss.

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Rishi Sunak blasted for spending more time on jet than at Cop28
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak blasted for spending more time on jet than at Cop28

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak was accused of “shrinking and retreating” on the climate crisis, as he was …

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change
1 year, 3 months ago

King and Sunak to attend Cop28 as leaders assess bids to tackle climate change

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rishi Sunak will push for an “era of action” at the Cop28 climate conference as he highlights the UK’s …

What to expect from Sunak’s AI Safety Summit today as science secretary warns of Terminator-style ‘loss of control’ and PM prepares to meet Elon Musk
1 year, 4 months ago

What to expect from Sunak’s AI Safety Summit today as science secretary warns of Terminator-style ‘loss of control’ and PM prepares to meet Elon Musk

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking ahead of the second day of Rishi Sunak’s AI Safety Summit — when the …

Sunak urged to ‘do more than just turn up’ at Cop28 climate talks
1 year, 6 months ago

Sunak urged to ‘do more than just turn up’ at Cop28 climate talks

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Attendance needs to be matched with concrete action if we are to avert further climate catastrophe.” Perhaps attending Cop28 …

Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event becoming first PM in a decade to not attend summit
1 year, 6 months ago

Rishi Sunak to skip UN world leader event becoming first PM in a decade to not attend summit

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will lead the British delegation …

Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden due to meet King Charles, PM Sunak during brief UK visit

Firstpost  

The president will travel to Downing Street on Monday to hold a low-key meeting with Sunak, their fifth in as many months. Sunak’s spokesperson said their discussions would likely include the upcoming NATO summit and Ukraine US President Joe Biden was due to arrive in Britain on Sunday evening for a brief visit during which he will meet Prime Minister …

Nobody has done less for the climate than Sunak the saboteur
2 years, 4 months ago

Nobody has done less for the climate than Sunak the saboteur

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It is right that Rishi Sunak, as prime minister of the outgoing UN climate conference …

Who is attending Cop27? From Biden to King Charles, Putin to Sunak
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is attending Cop27? From Biden to King Charles, Putin to Sunak

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Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His initial decision to prioritise Britain’s Autumn Budget over the summit was blasted as a “massive failure of leadership” …

COP27 | Time to act faster on climate change, says Rishi Sunak
2 years, 4 months ago

COP27 | Time to act faster on climate change, says Rishi Sunak

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on November 7, 2022 declared that it was time to act faster on climate change because it is the “right thing to do” as he committed 11.6 billion pounds as the country’s commitment to the climate fund during his address at the COP27 summit in Egypt. In his first major address on the world stage …

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row
2 years, 4 months ago

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak is facing a growing row about 'reparations' to states hit by climate change as he makes his debut on the world stage at the COP27 summit. In other developments today: Mr Sunak said he is 'disappointed' with Matt Hancock for taking part in I'm A Celebrity, with Business Secretary Grant Shapps saying he should be helping constituents; The …

Rishi Sunak takes U-turn, says will attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak takes U-turn, says will attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt

India Today  

Taking a U-turn on his previous decision of not attending the COP27 climate summit, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said that he will attend the climate summit “to build a secure and sustainable future.” He took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce his presence at the climate summit saying, “There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate …

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks
2 years, 4 months ago

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said he will attend this month’s U.N. climate summit in Egypt, reversing a decision to skip it that had drawn criticism at home and abroad. But Sunak tweeted Wednesday that he would attend the two-week gathering because “there is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change.” “There is no energy …

In a U-turn, Rishi Sunak says he will attend COP27 U.N. climate talks in Egypt
2 years, 4 months ago

In a U-turn, Rishi Sunak says he will attend COP27 U.N. climate talks in Egypt

The Hindu  

Under pressure to rethink his decision not to attend the United Nations’ climate meet, ‘COP27’, in Egypt next week, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak did a U-turn on Wednesday saying he would go to Sharm-el-Sheik for the annual meeting. That is why I will attend @COP27P next week: to deliver on Glasgow’s legacy of building a secure and sustainable future,” …

British PM Rishi Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit
2 years, 4 months ago

British PM Rishi Sunak reverses decision on COP27, says will attend climate summit

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that he will attend the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next week, reversing his previous decision to skip the meeting in Sharm El Sheikh to focus on domestic issues and the economic crisis in the UK. Sunak took to Twitter to reveal his plans after criticism from climate activists and within …

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks
2 years, 4 months ago

UK leader reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak …

Rishi Sunak will attend Cop27 climate summit in first U-turn as PM
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak will attend Cop27 climate summit in first U-turn as PM

The Telegraph  

He vowed to appoint a new Brexit minister to oversee the process, filling the role which has been vacant since Jacob Rees-Mogg left it in early September. Fracking ban popular among MPs One of his first acts as Prime Minister, and one which was enormously popular with MPs, was to reimpose the ban on fracking that was lifted by Ms …

Rishi Sunak under pressure to attend Cop27 as Boris Johnson confirms he’ll go
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak under pressure to attend Cop27 as Boris Johnson confirms he’ll go

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson has confirmed he will attend the Cop27 conference in Egypt, piling further pressure …

Greta Thunberg slams Rishi Sunak for 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27
2 years, 4 months ago

Greta Thunberg slams Rishi Sunak for 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27

Daily Mail  

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has slammed Rishi Sunak for his 'symbolic' decision to skip Cop27 - as no10 confirms the Prime Minister could U-turn if 'substantial progress' is made on the autumn budget. Greta Thunberg was asked what she thought about Mr Sunak not attending the summit - she is pictured here at the launch event of her new …

Sunak under pressure over Braverman and climate summit snub
2 years, 4 months ago

Sunak under pressure over Braverman and climate summit snub

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak begins his first full week as Prime Minister …

Gove defends Government ‘actions’ on environment after Sunak shuns Cop27
2 years, 4 months ago

Gove defends Government ‘actions’ on environment after Sunak shuns Cop27

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Gove has urged people to judge the Government “by our actions” on the environment, …

Rishi Sunak to skip crucial Cop27 climate summit in Egypt, No 10 reveals
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak to skip crucial Cop27 climate summit in Egypt, No 10 reveals

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak will not attend next month’s crucial Cop27 summit in Egypt, even as hopes of a deal to avoid runaway climate change begin to fade. Liz Truss was set to go to at least one day of the fortnight-long event – but the new prime minister’s spokesperson said he had “other pressing domestic commitments” She pointed to the de-facto …

Rishi Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit in Egypt

The Hindu  

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 …

Coffey on Cop27: Sunak not focused on ‘just a gathering of people in Egypt’
2 years, 4 months ago

Coffey on Cop27: Sunak not focused on ‘just a gathering of people in Egypt’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Environment Secretary defended Rishi Sunak pulling out of the Cop27 climate summit by arguing …

Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation
2 years, 4 months ago

Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak’s climate credentials were under scrutiny on Friday after …

Rishi Sunak pulls out of Cop-27 climate summit and downgrades the status of his climate minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak pulls out of Cop-27 climate summit and downgrades the status of his climate minister

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak has provoked a row after Downing Street revealed the new Prime Minister won't be attending the Cop-27 climate summit in Egypt next month. Downing Street also confirmed that Mr Sunak had downgraded the status of climate minister Graham Stuart, who will no longer be attending Cabinet. Rishi Sunak has provoked a row after Downing Street revealed the new …

Full list of issues Rishi Sunak will have to address as prime minister?
2 years, 4 months ago

Full list of issues Rishi Sunak will have to address as prime minister?

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson to urge world leaders to go further in tackling climate crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson to urge world leaders to go further in tackling climate crisis

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson will this week urge world leaders to do more …

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