Camerons fly cattle class – but where are the queues?
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.It is a scene which will be familiar to many a budget airline passenger – except for the lack of crowds.
David Cameron and his wife Samantha were snapped looking downbeat as they waited for a Ryanair flight to Spain on Wednesday. The couple are staying in the country on a short break to celebrate Mrs Cameron's 40th birthday.
In what is the couple's first holiday abroad since Mr Cameron became Prime Minister last May, they stayed in a "mid-market" hotel.
Mr Cameron's choice of airline will delight the ever publicity hungry boss of Ryanair Michael O'Leary, but could be seen as a subtle rebuke to the Cabinet Office minister Oliver Letwin. Earlier this week he suggested that the Government wanted to curb airport expansion because "We don't want more people from Sheffield flying away on cheap holidays".
Downing Street last night confirmed that the picture – which first appeared on the Guido Fawkes blog – was authentic. However the lack of crowds at the normally heaving Stansted Airport surprised some. In the past when Tony Blair used Ryanair he was afforded the luxury of being given pre-assigned seats and boarded the plane at the last minute.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments