Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Curtis and David Lammy

Tuesday 26th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Laura Kyrke-Smith (Aylesbury) (Lab)]

14. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to demonstrate leadership on climate change.

[The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)]

I was proud to join Ministers across Government to show UK leadership on the climate and nature crisis at COP29. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced our ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target, and I reaffirmed our commitment to the global south through £11.6 billion in climate finance.

[Chris Curtis]

At COP29, under a Labour Government the UK reclaimed its position as a global leader on climate action. We recognise now that our security and prosperity hinge on addressing the crisis. Will my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the progress made on climate finance, while acknowledging that there is much more to do to keep us on track on that road map and to keep 1.5° alive?

[Mr Lammy]

It was important that our Prime Minister was the only G7 Prime Minister to attend COP. My hon. Friend will recall that, last year, the Prime Minister at the time did not attend. It is hugely important that we reach the £300 billion for climate finance, which will help the global south get to clean energy. We hope that our global clean power alliance will be able to work with them, as they now have the money to do it.