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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