A minister has defended Boris Johnson’s decision to take a holiday, saying it is “important” he gets “some family time”, as Downing Street said he was still working on government business while he is away.
Asked by Kay Burley on Sky News if now was the right time for the prime minister to have a break, given the energy crisis and supply chain issues being experienced in Britain, Home Office minister Damian Hinds said: “When is the right time?
“I think it is important that people do have an opportunity to be with their families to have some relaxing, unwinding.
“But I wouldn’t want to overstate the amount of unwinding and relaxing you get to do as prime minister because as I say you are constantly in touch, you are constantly being briefed and you remain in charge of the government.”
Mr Hinds added later in the interview: “What is important for the rest of us actually, for the whole country, is that the prime minister does get to have some family time, does get to have a break.”
Mr Johnson is reported to have flown to Marbella in southern Spain with his wife, Carrie Johnson, and their son, Wilfred.
According to the Mail on Sunday, the PM and his family jetted abroad after his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.
MPs are not due to return to Westminster until 18 October following the House of Commons’ recess for party conferences.
Mr Johnson’s decision to use that opportunity to take a break has been criticised by some, as his government deals with soaring energy prices, fuel problems and supply issues.
But the PM’s spokesman told reporters: “The prime minister continues to be in charge as is always the case. The prime minister has taken calls with leaders already and there will be others to follow.
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