Alok Sharma appointed president of Cop26 climate conference
by Fiona Harvey Environment correspondent from on (#4ZA90)
Surprise choice has poor record on Commons votes affecting the environment
Alok Sharma, the former international development secretary, is the surprise choice to take on the role of president of the crunch UN climate talks to be hosted by the UK this November.
He has also been made business secretary as part of Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle.
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