Rishi Sunak tells Cop28 ‘world not moving fast enough’ on climate change

Rishi Sunak has said the UK’s impact at the Cop28 climate summit should not be measured by “hours spent” as he ended his 11-hour visit by announcing new investment for Dogger Bank wind farm. The Prime Minister said a deal worth up to £11 billion had been struck by energy firms RWE and Masdar which will help fund what will be the world’s biggest offshore wind project. Mr Sunak faced questions about the length of his trip to the environmental conference in Dubai, but suggested the UK’s influence should be judged instead by its material achievements. Watch more videos on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: