Michael Foster MP calls for Britain to lead the way at UN climate change summit.

In late 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. Britain will be on the side arguing for action.

Michael Foster MP said:

"Climate change is something we all need to be concerned with.  People across Hastings and Rye have got in touch with me on this issue.  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’.

"But if we act we could have a more stable climate and new jobs in Britain.  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 Hastings and Rye.

"I'll make sure I get your opinions on what needs to be done. And I'll make sure I tell Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what people in Hastings and Rye are saying.

"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."