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Starmer Government's Spending on Foreign Trips Increases

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 21:25 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 21:25 | 1 source | 1 article

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Recent data indicates a rise in the Starmer government's spending on foreign travel. The increased expenditure is raising eyebrows and prompting questions about the necessity and value of these trips. Critics are likely to demand greater transparency and justification for the increased costs, especially in light of other pressing domestic priorities.

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Starmer government’s spend on foreign trips is increasing, figures show Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 24 mar. 2026, 21:25 (2 hours ago) Good

Starmer government’s spend on foreign trips is increasing, figures show

More than £4m spent on 39 visits abroad, with most expensive being PM and officials’ £413,000 visit to Cop30Keir Starmer’s government is spending an increasing amount on foreign trips, with almost 40 visits abroad adding up to more than £4m since he took office, the latest transparency figures have showed.The prime minister had his most costly quarter for foreign travel in the last three months of 2025, with eight trips adding up to £1.2m. Continue reading...

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