Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, is currently not due to attend COP27 due to ‘pressing domestic issues’.

There are of course a lot of domestic issues that need attention, however numerous research and data shows that joined up, urgent global action on climate change is needed now. There is no time to wait. The message that Mr Sunak sends by not attending this urgent climate conference is that he, and the UK, does not prioritise the climate emergency.

As a UK citizen I urge Mr Sunak to reconsider, attend COP27 and show through his presence the importance and pressing nature of climate action.