Boris Johnson 'plans to mingle with world leaders at COP27 after Rishi Sunak snub'

The former prime minister is reportedly considering traveling to Egypt for the climate change summit, days after the current incumbent said he would not didn't have time to go Disgraced Boris Johnson reportedly considered mingling with world leaders at the COP27 summit (

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Boris Johnson raised the alarm in Downing Street when he planned to travel to Egypt to mingle with world leaders at Cop27, it is claimed.

The former prime minister is reportedly considering attending the critical summit on the climate crisis, which Rishi Sunak says he doesn't have time for.

Mr. Johnson, who last weekend dropped his bid to become prime minister again, would be there to show his support for tackling climate change.

But if he goes, it would cause a huge headache for Mr Sunak, who was heavily criticized after saying he would not go.

Mr Johnson is said to be considering taking part in what is likely to be seen as a challenge for the new Prime Minister, who only took office on Tuesday.

Rishi Sunak was criticized after confirming that he would not participate (

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Sources say Mr Johnson, who dramatically pulled out of the Tory leadership race last week, paving the way for Mr Sunak to become Prime Minister, is considering going.< /p>

This suggests the disgraced former prime minister may be trying to keep his profile high on the world stage to support a new leadership charge in the future.

Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has insisted the government will 'have the strongest team possible' for the Cop27 climate summit after Rishi Sunak said he would not attend .

The Leveling Up Secretary told Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "In terms of Cop participation, I know that across government we want t...