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<p>Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority. This has not
changed. The Government has accelerated no deal preparations to ensure the country
is prepared for every eventuality. The recently updated technical notices set out
the UK’s firm commitment to addressing climate change, including in a no deal scenario,
and provides advice on meeting climate change requirements if there is no withdrawal
agreement.</p><p> </p><p>EU exit will not affect UK emissions reduction commitments,
as our ambitious emissions reduction commitments are enshrined in UK law in the Climate
Change Act. Continuing discussion on global challenges such as climate change is in
the UK’s and EU’s mutual interest. I have been engaging on behalf of my rt. hon. Friend
the Secretary of State, including supporting international climate negotiations at
COP24 where I had many constructive talks with EU counterparts. The importance of
cooperation in the fight against climate change was recognised in the joint statement
on behalf of President Junker and the Prime Minister on 7 February 2019, and we intend
to continue building on this momentum in the coming months.</p><p> </p><p>My upcoming
speech at a European young leaders’ event is a further example of how we are taking
advantage of all opportunities to engage on this subject. We are prepared to intensify
our engagement and cooperation with EU institutions and member states, and the Secretary
of State stands by ready to engage counterparts.</p>
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