Rishi Sunak trusts Suella Braverman, Downing Street insists

Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy wave as they board a plane in Hiroshima after the G7 summit. Photo: Stéphane Rousseau

The PM has full confidence in Swella Braverman, insists Downing Street after he refused to back the Home Secretary over her speeding fines at a press conference.

On Saturday, Mrs Braverman was reported to have asked civil servants to help her avoid getting points for speeding, which Labor says is a violation of the ministerial code.

Speaking in Hiroshima, where he attended the G7 summit, Rishi Sunak said: «I don't. I don't know all the details of what happened and I haven't talked to the Home Secretary.

«I think you can see for yourself what I've been up to for the past day or so, but I understand that she regretted the speeding, accepted the fine and paid the fine.”

He said he would look into the details of the claims before commenting further.

However, the spokesman No 10 later insisted that he «of course» had full confidence in his Home Secretary, responding to the message, «Yes, he does.» Sir Laurie Magnus to investigate the claims.

He did not say whether he would or not.

Sir Laurie cannot open an investigation without Mr. Sunak's approval, but violation of the Ministerial code often results in resignation.

Braverman 'asked aides to arrange a one-on-one course'The Sunday Times reported that Mrs Braverman asked for Ministry aides Internal Affairs to help set up a one-on-one driving course.

Officials denied the request, so Ms Braverman allegedly turned to a political aide to help her find an alternative to attending courses with other motorists.

She was caught speeding outside of London when she was Attorney General. last summer.

Spokesperson #10 insisted he was doing it 'of course' have complete confidence in your home secretary. Credit: WPA Pool

The newspaper reported that one aide sent a series of inquiries to the organizer of the awareness course, including asking if a senior Conservative minister could run an online course but use a pseudonym or turn off the camera.

Ms Braverman ultimately opted to accept three points on her driver's license instead.

Labour Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: «The Prime Minister promised integrity, professionalism and accountability, but it looks like his minister Internal Affairs blatantly neglects all three.

«We need to urgently investigate what happened here, starting with what Laurie Magnus sees as possibly compatible with the ministerial code.»