“The venue of Egypt was the UN’s choice.'
Glasgow’s city leader has vowed to broach the issue of human rights at Egypt’s COP27 as the local authority agreed to fund her £3000 trip.
SNP councillor Greg Hepburn said: “As colleagues will know, Glasgow hosted COP26 and took on an active role in participating both through leadership, building networks and hosting discussions about the climate crisis that we all face. A report approved by councillors listed the cost of the trip including around £1,500 for flights to Sharm El-Sheikh and £1,800 to cover hotel accommodation for four nights.
“As a council we played a part in facilitating protests but in Egypt, my understanding is that protests will only be permitted in a designated area that is held well away from the talks themselves.
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