G20 and COP29 Summits

Debate between Ashley Dalton and Keir Starmer

Thursday 21st November 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

It is an important initiative. We backed it earlier this week, and we will support the actions that come out of it; I made that clear in my contribution. The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that these initiatives need to be backed up by action to carry them forward, and we will make sure that they are.

[Ashley Dalton (West Lancashire) (Lab)]

I add my voice to the tributes paid to Lord Prescott. I thank the Prime Minister for his update on COP29. What are his priorities for the UK’s international climate leadership in the run-up to COP30 in Brazil? Did he discuss that with President Lula in their bilateral discussions?

[The Prime Minister]

Yes, I did, because COP next year will be very significant and important, as I think everybody recognises. What is needed more than anything is for other countries to follow the lead of this country in relation to their emissions targets, and I discussed that directly with him.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ashley Dalton and Keir Starmer

Wednesday 4th September 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I remember when Scottish National party Members used to sit at the front, but they are now a long way up and there are very few of them, so I do not think we need lectures on popularity and winning elections.

[Ashley Dalton (West Lancashire) (Lab)]

Q9. I welcome this week’s news of the changes that the Government plan on Ofsted, including the removal of single-word judgments. This is great news for headteachers in West Lancashire who have raised the issue with me along with other issues about Ofsted, and for parents, who will have more transparency on the performance of schools. How does the Prime Minister see those changes developing a more positive relationship between Ofsted, Government and schools, and improving standards so that all our young people thrive?

[The Prime Minister]

We are committed to the best education for every child, whatever their background and wherever they come from. The current single grade does not work well. That is why we are going to have a richer dashboard, which will give parents more information and allow intervention more quickly, and why it has been so warmly welcomed across the country.