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McCarthy Urges Starmer to Reaffirm UK Climate Leadership

10/1/2025

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Story summary
  • McCarthy stressed Keir Starmer's attendance at COP last year and U.K. leadership after Trump's election.
  • He urged Starmer to attend this year's COP to reaffirm U.K. leadership as Trump criticizes UN climate efforts.
  • McCarthy said many Americans feel Trump does not represent their climate views.
  • Starmer announced a 2035 U.K. greenhouse gas target at COP29 in Azerbaijan in 2024.