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Inside Politics: Boris Johnson ignores Nicola Sturgeon and heads for Scotland

The SNP leader doesn’t believe the trip is necessary – but No 10 says it’s vital the PM stays ‘visible’, writes Adam Forrest

Thursday 28 January 2021 08:18 GMT
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You might see some famous faces on your staycation this year. Centre Parcs, Butlins and other British resorts expect a boom in 2021, now that foreign holidays are off limits. Priti Patel has made clear “showing off” on Instagram while abroad is not essential travel – with reality TV stars’ “work” trips no longer allowed. Nicola Sturgeon has made clear she doesn’t think Boris Johnson’s “work” trip to Scotland today amounts to essential travel, suggesting No 10’s reality TV star stays south of the border for his photo-ops.

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