“We’re disappointed that despite the UK’s ambition, our actions currently fall short of what is needed to put us on track to fulfil our own climate commitment of achieving net zero by 2050,” the group said. “As leaders of the UK’s major political parties, you have the power to ensure that the climate agenda is a priority for all and we therefore invite you to meet with us ahead of Cop26.”
The meeting was proposed after Boris Johnson told a youth climate summit in Milan on Thursday that young people had “every right to be angry” about the environmental crises. “Your future is being stolen before your eyes, and I saw the protesters earlier on, and frankly you have every right to be angry with those who aren’t doing enough to stop it,” he told the conference.
The Independent understands that the prime minister is currently considering the proposal.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, the Green Party and the Westminster leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland confirmed that they would meet with the young activists.
Labour has also received the invitation and it is understood that shadow business secretary Ed Miliband is likely to accept on behalf of the party.
Dr Mya-Rose Craig, a 19-year-old letter signee and founder and president of Black2Nature, said “the views of young people must be at the heart of Cop26”.
“It is our future planet that is being carved out,” she added. “[We need to able to] put forward our views and influence Cop26, which needs to be the strongest ever and take decisive action that will stop climate change alongside global climate justice”.
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