Keir Starmer unveils ambitious UK climate goal at COP29

Keir Starmer tells COP29 there will be new 'ambitious' climate target for UK
The prime minister confirms the UK's target to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035.
Keir Starmer faces PMQs after announcing new climate target at COP29
Keir Starmer is facing Prime Minister’s Questions after announcing a new climate target and amid the announcement of plans for a “sweeping review” of NHS performance in England. The Prime Minister announced a new target of reducing carbon emissions by 81% relative to 1990 levels by 2035 at the COP29 summit.
COP29: UK's Starmer sets out new 2035 climate goal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 as he committed the country to a more ambitious climate goal at the United Nations COP29 climate summit.
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Keir Starmer sets 81% emissions cut target by 2035 at COP29
Prime Minister Keir Starmer used his first address at COP29 to unveil ambitious climate goals, aiming to cut the UK’s emissions by 81% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels
UK's Starmer pledges 81% emissions cut by 2035 at COP29
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the new target as he attended the beginning of the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he is one of the only G20 leaders to show up.
UK's Starmer sets out new 2035 climate goal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 as he committed the country to a more ambitious climate goal at the United Nations COP29 climate summit. The new goal is in line with a recommendation from a committee of climate advisers who said last month the target should exceed the current 78% cut to emissions,
Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035
Starmer insisted the government would not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.
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