No 10 appears to distance itself from home secretary amid growing political storm about possible breach of ministerial code
Rishi Sunak is under intense pressure to launch an investigation into whetherbroke the ministerial code by requesting a private speed awareness course, as Downing Street appeared to distance itself from the beleaguered home secretary.
One senior Tory source said there was “no appetite” in No 10 to defend the home secretary. “It’s a totally unforced error,” they added. Downing Street insiders even suggested they were content with Braverman “blowing herself up”, but said there was not yet an appetite to make an overt move against her.
Under the proposal, Braverman would not have had to attend an in-person course with other motorists, or an online one where her name and face would be visible on camera to other participants. One source said that the Home Office had pushed to release a statement at the weekend, in advance of revelations published in the Sunday Times, saying that Braverman had followed due process by seeking appropriate advice from officials.
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