Letter: Prime minister spending unnecessarily to watch Lionesses play in Basel

A letter from David Fleming:

Members of the England women's football team arrive in Downing Street, London, for a reception at No 10, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, in celebration of England's victory over Spain in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland, on Sundayplaceholder image
Members of the England women's football team arrive in Downing Street, London, for a reception at No 10, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, in celebration of England's victory over Spain in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer flew by private jet at a cost of £35,000 to watch the Lionesses play their Euro Finals in Basel.

This may have been paid for by the PM himself but protection and security with other back-ups will have been paid for by the UK taxpayer.

It would have been more cost-effective if he watched the game on TV instead!

David Fleming, Norfolk

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