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Liz Twist Excerpts
Tuesday 3rd September 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend’s expertise in this area. He is absolutely right to stress that when we speak internationally, we do so with one voice.

Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
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With climate change becoming increasingly evident and important, what progress has been made in tackling climate change through international co-operation?

Dominic Raab Portrait Dominic Raab
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I thank the hon. Lady for her question. We are absolutely clear that a global Britain would pursue international issues such as climate change. We are seeking to host COP 26 in 2020, which shows the leadership that we intend to take in this area.