Labour’s prospective MP calls for Britain to lead the way at UN climate change summit.

 

On 26 June the Labour Government published “The Road to Copenhagen”, Britain’s pitch for what the deal should include at the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen in December. This makes clear that Britain will be on the side arguing for action.

 

Labour’s prospective MP for Truro and Falmouth Charlotte MacKenzie said:

 

“Climate change is something we all need to be concerned with. People across Cornwall have got in touch with me on this issue. Worried about what kind of planet we are going to leave for the next generation.

 

“But if we do act, instead of these changes and what they mean for our homes and countryside, we could have a more stable climate and new jobs in Cornwall. Instead of it being treated like a government secret, the Road to Copenhagen document will be sent to schools, libraries, citizens advice centres and other places across Cornwall.

 

“I’ll make sure I get your opinions on what needs to be done. I’m playing an active part in developing the Cornwall climate change action plan. And I’ll make sure I tell Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what people in Cornwall are saying.”

 

Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, said:

 

“This is make or break time for our climate and our future. With less than six months to go before crunch negotiations in Copenhagen, it’s clear that there is no ‘plan B’.

 

“The world’s got no option but to work together to get a global climate deal that’s ambitious, effective and fair.

 

“Our climate manifesto puts the British public in the front and centre of our efforts to get a climate deal.

 

“For people in Britain, getting a global deal now will mean reducing the risk of devastating future climate impacts and the huge extra costs that would bring.  But it will also open the door to big new opportunities to create green jobs and economic prosperity.

 

“So here is the challenge for Britain: we need to show the way to a low-carbon future, but we also need to get all countries signed up to acting as well. We can help tip the balance by our own actions and by persuading other countries to join a global deal at the UN meeting in Copenhagen, this December.”

 

For further information visit http://www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk