By jwright@thekmgroup.co.uk (Joe Wright) The home secretary took a trip onboard a Chinook helicopter as she travelled 19 miles between Dover and Manston this afternoon. The high-grade military helicopter, which can reach speeds of 187mph, was spotted in the skies above east Kent. Suella Braverman visited the immigration facilities at both Dover and Manston amid claims the centres are “like a prison” for asylum seekers. Rather than take the 30-minute or so drive between the two locations, Downing Street opted to deploy a Chinook. No.10 has defended its decision to use the helicopter – which exp…
