COP27: PM signals he may attend Climate Summit as Boris Johnson considers appearance

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Sunak leaving for his first PMQs on October 26 | Credit: Number 10, Flickr
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Sunak leaving for his first PMQs on October 26 | Credit: Number 10, Flickr

Rishi Sunak’s team indicates he may attend Egypt climate talks in wake of internal criticism over decision to avoid crucial summit

Rishi Sunak may make an appearance at the COP27 Climate Summit after all, with the Prime Minister said to be rethinking last week's decision to snub the high profile conference in Sharm El Sheikh...

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