Gary Lineker and Dame Emma Thompson have called for the phasing out of fossil fuels despite admitting they are hypocrites for their jet-setting lifestyles. A group of film stars, musicians and activists has signed an open letter demanding that world leaders “transition away from fossil fuels”.

Dame Emma Thompson, Gary Lineker and Mo Farah were among the stars to sign an open letter urging leaders to transition away from the use of fossil fuels

The famous faces were joined by Mamma Mia! star Dame Julie Walters, Footloose actor Kevin Bacon, Gavin And Stacey star Alison Steadman and author Michael Rosen

Emma Thompson, Gary Lineker and Mo Farah join call for end to fossil fuels use - An open letter asks world leaders to agree to help children meet their potential ‘without threat from ever-worsening climate disasters’.