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'Extraordinary ineptitude': Former COP26 President Claire O'Neill accuses Number 10 of 'cavalier' attitude to Climate Summit

01 December 2020 • 8 min read

Former Energy Minister and COP26 President says progress has been made in recent months, but warns Ministers continue to underestimate need for intense focus on climate efforts in the lead up to crucial Glasgow Summit

Whitehall infighting, political tribalism, and a 'cavalier' approach from senior figures within Number 10 plagued the UK government's initial preparations for the COP26 Climate Summit, according to blistering...

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