Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kerry McCarthy and Steve Race

Tuesday 12th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Kerry McCarthy]

I agree that it is now more important than ever that the UK shows global leadership, and that is exactly what the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary and the Energy Secretary are doing with their presence at COP today—I will be heading out there tomorrow. I am very keen to work with the hon. Lady cross-party on these issues. Working with young people is very important as well.

[Steve Race (Exeter) (Lab)]

T5. I am proud that Exeter is already a global leader in climate research. Does the Minister agree that this Government’s mission on clean power will deliver lower bills, energy security and allow this country to enter COP29 as a world leader when it comes to climate action?

[Kerry McCarthy]

As I have said, showing domestic leadership gives us the credibility to show international leadership too. We will be doing both.