Lancashire police investigating whether prime minister broke law when filming in back of car
Downing Street has apologised again for Rishi SunakA No 10 spokesperson said on Friday that the incident was a “mistake”, even as“It was a mistake and he’s apologised and thinks it’s important to do so, as people should wear their seatbelt,” the spokesperson said. “I’m obviously not going to get ahead of any process. You’ve got what the Lancashire police have said.”
The car was being escorted by police outriders at the time, taking the prime minister to a visit designed to publicise the awarding of millions of pounds’ worth of grants from the levelling up fund. It also prompted a police inquiry, with the local police service saying it was aware of the matter and seeking more information.
Asked if Sunak, who was fined last year for breaching Covid rules when he was chancellor, had “a problem with breaking the law”, the spokesperson said: “I’ve been clear that he has acknowledged it was a mistake and has apologised. I’ve got nothing to add further to that.”
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