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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Jo Caird

Boris Johnson’s private jet home from Cornwall holiday emitted 50 times more carbon than train

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Boris Johnson’s private jet flight from Cornwall last month is likely to have produced nearly 1,000kg more carbon emissions per passenger than if he had taken the train.

The Prime Minister opted to fly home from a trip that included a weekend on the beach with his family, as well as attending the Royal Cornwall Show and meeting with farmers ahead of the 23 June Tiverton and Honiton by-election.

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