Environmental Audit Committee Chair welcomes PM’s commitment to attend COP31

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, said:

I welcome the Prime Minister's commitment today that he will attend COP31. His appearance there a welcome sign that he understands the value of the UK leading the way in fighting climate change.

What will be even more important is what he says when he gets there. I hope he will pledge the UK will join other nations in investing in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, supercharging efforts around the world to boost biodiversity.

I am also encouraged that he sees his commitment to reducing the cost of living as complementary to decarbonising motoring and heating, and so I'm pleased that he agreed with me about the vital importance of bringing down the high cost of electricity.