Chris Skidmore is seen outside Downing Street, as uncertainty over Brexit continues, in London, Britain May 21, 2019.
"We are in this global net zero race, we have been climate leaders in the past, we're about to lose that leadership," he said.
There is no free rider opportunities in net zero.
Asked if Sunak should attend the COP28 climate summit in person to help Britain hold onto its net zero leadership, Skidmore said it was policy outcomes which were the most important thing.
"Yes, it's nice if we can have a prime minister turn up, but I don't think it's essential," he said.
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