Labour Ends £40m VIP Helicopter Contract Used by Sunak

Keir Starmer's government cancels the costly service to signal a break from Conservative policies and focus on public finances.

The £40 million contract for private helicopters, used by former PM Rishi Sunak and other Tory ministers, will not be renewed.
Labour Defence Secretary John Healey reviewed and decided to end the service, citing it as wasteful and out of touch.
Senior ministers will now use government-owned vehicles for necessary travel.
The decision is part of Labour's broader effort to address financial mismanagement and prioritize working people.
Starmer emphasized the move in a speech, contrasting Labour’s approach with 14 years of Conservative governance.