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'It was an honour to be asked': David Cameron turns down COP26 top job

05 February 2020 • 5 min read

Former PM says UN climate conference in Glasgow is 'absolutely vital' but that a government minister should be COP26 President

David Cameron has said he believes a government minister should be given the role of COP26 President, after the former Prime Minister confirmed he had turned down an approach to lead UK preparations for...

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