No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham

BBC Politics Monday 02 November 2026, 16:23 UTC 1 min read

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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.

Manchester (LOCATION) Andy Burnham (PERSON)

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