I see Rishi has now decided to attend the event.
The Beeb reported that the original decision not at attend "had been widely criticised by environmentalists, opposition parties and climate adviser Alok Sharma" - rightly so in my view. I think he should be there, but I am no expert, and I'm sure he had his reasons.
Unfortunately, I suspect that Boris's declaration that he'd attend may have influenced the change of mind. He may be eligible, but he should accept he is no longer the PM and should have had enough graciousness and respect to step aside thereby relieving the pressure on Rishi to change his mind, and stop trying to undermine the leadership by the back door.
I suppose we can expect at least one of the "environmentalists, opposition parties and climate adviser" to take advantage in some way of his absence, or try to make capital from it.
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