The prime minister confirms the UK's target to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 81% on 1990 levels by 2035.

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Keir Starmer warned that “the path of inaction” on climate change will lead to global insecurity at a COP29 summit overshadowed by the reelection of Donald Trump and the threat of the U.S. walking away from its environmental commitments.

Keir Starmer set new rigorous climate goals for the UK at COP29 but his words must be backed up with action on the climate crisis.

The Labour leader, one of the few Westerners to have participated in the 29th Convention on Climate Change, unveiled highly ambitious climate targets for his country. Among the key objectives: 81% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035.

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.

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,

Keir Starmer unveils ambitious UK climate goal at COP29 The Prime Minister has arrived in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 climate summit, where he will argue that the transition to green energy is an investment opportunity.