Climate Minister Leaves COP28 for Controversial Rwanda Bill Vote

Graham Stuart's 7,000-mile round trip amid critical climate talks sparks criticism

Climate Minister Graham Stuart has left the COP28 conference in Dubai to vote on the controversial Rwanda bill in the UK, a round trip of nearly 7,000 miles.
The Rwanda bill, which seeks to declare Rwanda a safe country to send refugees to, is causing a stir within the Tory party, with some members debating whether to vote against it or abstain.
Stuart's departure from the climate talks, which are reaching a critical point, has been criticized by various parties, including the Green Party and Labour.
Despite Stuart's absence, the UK government insists there will be full official representation at the summit, with Lord Benyon at ministerial level.
The COP28 conference is currently in crisis, with countries locked in disagreement over whether to phase out or phase down fossil fuels.