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Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ ahead of climate summit

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed the government's dedication to clean energy goals and the UK's role as a global climate leader ahead of the UN Cop30 summit in Brazil.
Speaking to students, Sir Keir acknowledged the “challenge” of the summit due to slow global progress in cutting emissions and increasing geopolitical tensions.
He emphasised the importance of the UK showing leadership and continuing to advocate for international cooperation despite difficulties in achieving global consensus on climate action.
The Labour government has pledged to remove almost all fossil fuels from the UK's electricity supply by 2030, a target facing opposition from other political parties.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband also addressed students, highlighting existing climate progress, the need for positivity, and career opportunities in the green transition, promising over 400,000 extra green jobs by 2030.