Sunak holds Braverman’s fate in his hands

Suella Braverman is in the firing line, following reports the Home Secretary asked civil servants for advice on arranging a private one-to-one driving awareness course to help her avoid a speeding fine and points on her licence. Braverman is accused of breaking the ministerial code by directing civil servants to assist with her personal affairs. In a sign that Braverman could face an investigation into the matter, the Prime Minister is to have a conversation with his independent ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, tomorrow when he returns from the G7 summit.

So how much trouble is Braverman really in? Both her critics and supporters have been out in full force over the past 24 hours to advance their case. The allegations date back to a speeding fine Braverman received when she was serving as Attorney General. She was offered the choice of either a fine and points on her driving licence, or a speed awareness course.