Gordon Brown to get private jet
In a sign that the Labour Government's wings have not been clipped, the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Foreign Secretary David Milliband are set to get a private jet as part of a two year deal.
Officials are reportedly looking for an aircraft that will provide “first class service” and will be available at a few hours notice.
According to press reports, a Gulfstream or Learjet are likely candidates for the Number 10 jet.
The news comes after Brown vetoed plans to spend £100m to purchase two jets for ministers and members of the Royal Family.
Under the current system, Number 10 has to charter jets for the Prime Minister’s foreign trips on a piecemeal basis.
Officials are considering this option, because it will be cheaper to sign a contract from one firm to provide an aircraft for the next two years.
Number 10 did not return calls.
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