The not so great escape: First government repatriation flight out of the Middle East finally leaves after first attempt hit by 'technical delays'

The first government repatriation flight for Britons stranded in the Middle East has taken off from Oman, hours after it was branded a 's***show' for not leaving last night due to 'technical delays'.


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