Albanese defends UK trip as critics question taxpayer cost and political role
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his UK visit, insisting that meeting with British ministers and addressing the Liverpool Labour Party conference is ‘part of his job.’
Critics, including Shadow Foreign Minister Michaelia Cash, have questioned the cost to taxpayers and whether the trip crosses into party-political territory.
In this one-on-one interview with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson in Balmoral, Albanese explains why engaging with UK leaders and attending the Labour Party event is critical for Australia’s trade, security and diplomatic interests. The Opposition has drawn comparisons to former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s controversial overseas appearances, highlighting the political scrutiny facing the Prime Minister.
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Read more about Anthony Albanese’s taxpayer-funded trip to the UK… https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/albanese-fires-back-at-critics-questioning-his-taxpayer-funded-uk-trip/w4lupllva
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