UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come under fire for taking a taxpayer-funded helicopter ride to the country's south coast on Tuesday morning. The trip, which saw Sunak travel to Southampton, would have taken over an hour by train and cost £30 for a return fare. However, an equivalent private flight costs £6,000 return. Sunak was visiting a pharmacy in Southampton to promote healthcare policy. Downing Street confirmed that the flight was funded by taxpayers' money. The use of the VIP chopper ride has sparked outrage on social media, with Twitter users branding Sunak an "unelected billionaire." Critics have accused Sunak of being out of touch and wasteful, particularly in light of ongoing discussions around government spending cuts and austerity measures. This is not the first time that Sunak has faced criticism for his use of short-distance air travel, with similar concerns raised in relation to a trip to Teesside earlier this year. The Prime Minister's office has defended the
