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British PM Sunak pulls out of attending COP27 summit to focus on domestic issues

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pulled out of attending the COP27 climate summit. Sunak became prime minister on Monday, and has delayed an autumn fiscal statement to Nov. 17. The UK will be fully represented by other senior ministers, as well as COP President Alok Sharma.

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Times of India

New British PM Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend the COP27 climate summit which begins in Egypt next month, his office said on Thursday, with other senior ministers going instead to allow him to focus on domestic issues and a major fiscal statement.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Rishi Sunak criticised for skipping COP27 climate summit

The new PM will not attend the COP27 conference in Egypt due to pressing commitments, No 10 says.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Rishi Sunak will not attend Cop27 climate summit

Downing Street announcement follows UK prime minister’s promise to prioritise environment

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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

Liz Truss was set to attend – but new prime minister has ‘other pressing domestic commitments’

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

New British PM Sunak will not attend COP27 climate summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend the COP27 climate summit that begins in Egypt next month, his office said on Thursday, with other senior ministers going instead to allow him to focus on domestic issues and a major fiscal statement.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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