Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits he FLEW to Manchester from London - rather than taking the train
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJeremy Hunt has admitted he flew in to Manchester from London ahead of the Conservative Party conference rather than taking the train.
The Chancellor, who also refused to comment again on the HS2 rail link to Manchester, blamed a train cancellation due to industrial action for choosing the mode of transport.
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said last week he would 'probably be driving' to Manchester for the conference when pressed about his travel plans.
He's often received criticism from his political opponents for travelling across the country by private jet or helicopter. READ MORE: How is levelling up going, Mr Prime Minister? READ MORE: 'The north was promised the earth, but could be let down once again - it's madness' It comes as train drivers are striking on the start and end dates of the Tory gathering in the city.
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