Sunak refuses to back Braverman over allegations she tried to dodge a group speeding awareness course
asked aides at the Home Office to arrange a driving awareness course just for her after being caught speeding outside London in the summer last year, The Sunday Times reported.Civil servants are said to have refused to do so over concerns they were being asked to become involved in Ms Braverman's personal affairs, and were told not to assist her by the Cabinet Office.
Labour demand probe over claims Suella Braverman asked civil servants to help her swerve speeding fine According to the paper, sources close to the home secretary said she was unaware that these requests were made on her behalf, and repeatedly refused to comment on whether her motivation had been to reduce the chances of a member of the public recognising her.shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper called the reports "shocking".
"Rishi Sunak was too weak to deal with her the last time she broke the ministerial code, is he still too weak to take action now?
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