A press release had already been issued stating that the prime minister was going into hospital for a minor medical procedure; and that he had chosen to go into the military hospital as an expression of solidarity with the troops who were recovering from injuries received while fighting for their country. When Mitch read this, he shook his head in disbelief. ‘Politicians!’ he said to the others. ‘They grab any opportunity to chase votes!’ At 3 p.m. two heavily armoured limousines drew up outside 10 Downing Street and Nelson and Tug entered the building. Like the rest of Delta Unit they were wearing civilian clothes: dark suits, with noticeable bulges near their arms where they wore their guns. Mitch, Benny and Gaz got out of the cars and stood waiting by the entrance to Number 10, making sure the TV cameras caught them. Deacon had to be convinced that this was no trick – that Delta Unit was taking control of the prime minister’s personal close protection. A few moments later Nelson and Tug escorted the prime minister out of Number 10.
