UK Minister's Flight Home from Climate Talks to Vote Sparks Outrage
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UK climate change minister Graham Stuart left the Cop28 talks to return to London to vote on the Rwanda deportation policy, provoking fury from climate groups and politicians.
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There is a divide at the talks between countries backing stronger language calling for a phase out of fossil fuels, such as the EU and island states, versus countries opposed, like Saudi Arabia.
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The UK said Richard Benyon will represent them at Cop28, but reports indicate Stuart may fly back after voting, a 6,813-mile round trip.
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Delegates are awaiting a revised draft text after criticisms that the initial version was too weak on key issues like the 1.5C target and fossil fuel phaseout.
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Developing countries are calling for more clarity on finance and implementation, saying targets are meaningless without support to achieve them.