Labour MP Zarah Sultana: Cop26 doesn't go far enough

The transcript discusses the urgency of addressing the climate emergency, highlighting the need for solidarity and action both in Parliament and on the streets. It criticizes government inaction and policies that undermine climate efforts, such as tax cuts on domestic flights and accepting donations from the fossil fuel industry. The speaker emphasizes the importance of strong climate agreements, like the Paris Agreement, and expresses concern over recent legislation that could criminalize protests. The need to protect the right to protest and push for societal change is underscored.

What is one of the urgent demands mentioned by the speaker in relation to climate change?

• Reducing plastic waste

• Increasing renewable energy subsidies

• Implementing the Green New Deal

• Banning fossil fuels immediately

Which action by the government is criticized for not addressing the climate crisis effectively?

• Promoting solar energy

• Slashing tax on domestic flights

• Increasing taxes on electric vehicles

• Investing in public transportation

What concern does the speaker express about the outcome of the international climate conference?

• It will lead to increased global temperatures

• It will not be as strong as the Paris Agreement

• It will ignore the needs of developing countries

• It will focus too much on renewable energy

What does the speaker believe is necessary to protect in the face of new legislation?

• The right to vote

• The right to protest

• The right to free speech

• The right to privacy

What is the speaker's view on the tactics used by protesters?

• They are always popular

• They are too aggressive

• They are sometimes unpopular but necessary

• They are ineffective