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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Fiona Harvey Environment editor

‘History will remember who showed up’: Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit

Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer previously made a commitment at Cop29 that the UK would reduce emissions by 81% by 2035. Photograph: House of Commons

Leading climate figures and Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to attend the crucial Cop30 climate summit this November, after aides advised him not to attend for fear of attracting the ire of the Reform party.

Simon Stiell, the UN’s climate chief, said: “Cop30 is where leaders are expected to come and roll up their sleeves, make deals to help their nation’s economy transition faster, creating more jobs, and guide the world on what next steps we take together.”

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