No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham
The trip sparked a backlash with some questioning the value for money, but No 10 says security, cost and "operational requirements" were all factored in.
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No 10 defends flight to Caribbean going via Manchester to pick up Burnham
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