The day: Johnson had his "luxury VIP" aircraft painted for one million euros

Johnson's government machine is gray and unadorned. But that should change soon.

(Photo: imago images / Eibner Europe)

In the midst of one of the worst economic crises, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has his government machine repainted for the equivalent of around one million euros.

The previously gray machine, which the British Prime Minister shares with the royal family, is to shine in new colors in the colors of the national flag. The new design is said to "better reflect Britain without jeopardizing the aircraft's important military role," said Johnson's spokesman.

Johnson's decision to spend taxpayer money in the middle of the corona pandemic met with fierce criticism from the opposition. "Instead of reversing the harmful policies that have driven millions into poverty, the prime minister is more interested in raising money for his own vanity project, a luxury VIP plane," said Ian Blackford, leader of the Scottish National Party faction ( SNP).