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

MPs urge Sunak to attend Cop28 and stay true to net zero

Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has faced calls from some Tories to row back on green commitments. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA

A cross-party group of influential politicians has urged Rishi Sunak to set an example by attending the UN climate summit this November, as both major parties come under pressure over their net-zero policies.

The group of MPs and peers wants him to commit to attending Cop28 in Dubai, and to appoint a secretary of state as special envoy for the climate ahead of the UN general assembly in September, where preparations will be made for Cop28.

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