Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report on temperature rises really focused minds. The difference between a rise of 1.5-2C over the next decade will have major consequences for everyone.

As the Scottish Conservative shadow environment secretary, I was proud to lead for the party on the Climate Change Bill.

Our parliament has an opportunity to show global leadership in tackling climate change. So it was extremely disappointing the SNP government’s response to the Environment and Climate Change Committee’s report came only 24 hours before the debate.

Although this gave little time to scrutinise the report, the debate heralded a step in the right direction towards effective legislation.

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Both the UK and Scottish Governments are seeking further advice on how net-zero emissions can be reached and it is important we continue to take an evidence-based approach.

However, the SNP government can go much further. For example, there is a lot of positive language about the transition to electric vehicles but less than 2 per cent of Scotland’s vehicles are electric. We must invest in the infrastructure of charging points and support local authorities to facilitate an electric future.

Businesses must be assured that as technology advances they will have the support and investment necessary to help their businesses leaders in reducing emission outputs.

Meanwhile, I’m sure many people share my frustrations in relation to Brexit and the further extension that has now been agreed.

I have been a supporter of the prime minister’s deal, believing it would have secured the best path to an orderly Brexit.

That is in stark contrast to the SNP and Nicola Sturgeon’s attitude throughout this process, as we now we hear the First Minister is planning to lay out her plans for Indy ref 2 before the end of the month.

People are sick and tired of constitutional obsessions, they want to focus on the issues that matter to them on a daily basis; their child’s school, the state of the roads and access to healthcare facilities.

The last thing we need is another divisive referendum.