The Prime Minister has been criticised for using a jet to travel to Blackpool, opting to take flights around Britain instead of trains.
Rishi Sunak took an RAF jet from Northolt to Blackpool as he carried out a series of visits in northern England linked to an announcement on new levelling up funding. Labour accused Mr Sunak of “jetting around the country on taxpayers’ money like an A-list celeb” and making a “mockery” of his environmental strategy after the 41-minute flight on Thursday.
A train journey from London Euston to Blackpool takes less than three hours, with a single fare coming in at £73.40, or £189.80 to travel during peak hours. First class could cost £257. Disruption and delays hit earlier services on Thursday (January 19).
