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UK Prime Minister Burnham tells COP31 the UK is committed to its 2050 net zero target

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said at his first COP as prime minister: "We’re committed to meeting our 2050 net zero target and committed to working with all of our partners to reach theirs." He said he supports the summit's focus on electrification and that "The shift to clean energy is the only route to energy security."

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