Ex-PM bodyguard left gun on plane

S C O T L A N D Ya r d is investigating after former p r i me m i n i s te r D a v i d C a m e r o n ’s b o d y g u a r d reportedly left his gun in an aeroplane toilet.

The weapon was found by a passenger, who handed it to flight attendants on a transatlantic flight, according to reports.

The gun, believed to be a 9mm Glock 17 pistol, is said to have been left by a close-protection officer who took off his holster while using the toilet.

Passports belonging to Mr Cameron and the officer were also found alongside the weapon, according to the Sun.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “We are aware of the incident on a flight into the UK on February 3 and the officer involved has since been removed from operational duties.

“We are taking this matter extremely seriously and an internal investigation is taking place.”

Mr Cameron, as a former prime minister, is entitled to continued security provided by the Met’s Specialist Protection unit.

Meanwhile, Cameron has turned down an offer from PM Boris Johnson to head the UK’s preparations for a crucial international climate summit in Glasgow, it is claimed.

Johnson asked his predecessor to be the president of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) but was rejected, it is reported.

Apparently, former Tory leader William Hague was also sounded out for the presidency.

The disclosure comes after Mr Johnson refused to answer questions about who would take on the job during the event’s launch on Tuesday.

Former clean growth minister Claire O’Neill, who stood down as a Tory MP at the general election, was sacked as president of the talks by the PM’s special adviser, Dominic Cummings, on Friday.

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