The prime minister has been criticised for making a 36-minute trip to Leeds from London on an RAF jet, Downing Street responded saying it was the 'most effective use of his time'
He said:"The transport the prime minister takes will vary and is always done with any interests of most effective use of time, enabling him to get around the entirety of the UK when there is a great deal of pressure on his time.Rishi Sunak visited Rutland Lodge Healthcare Centre during his visit to LeedsThe Green Party said Mr Sunak flying to Leeds is"an unnecessary cost both to the taxpayer and the climate".
"It is completely indefensible for Conservative ministers to make such short distance journeys by private jet when a far cheaper and much less damaging option is available."
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