Britain's New Conservative PM Snubs UN Climate Conference, Has More 'Pressing' Issues

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not attend a major United Nations climate conference next month, the government said Thursday.
Sunak’s office said the decision was made because of “pressing domestic commitments,” including preparations for an emergency budget on Nov. 17, and does not reflect a downgrade in the Conservative government’s commitment to combating climate change.
Other senior U.K. government ministers are expected to attend.
Sunak took office on Tuesda