Suella Braverman: Sunak must correct record if he misled Parliament

The Liberal Democrats have called on Rishi Sunak to correct the record if it turns out he misled Parliament yesterday by claiming Suella Braverman “raised the matter” of leaking sensitive documents herself before being sacked.

It comes as Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi this morning claimed that Suella Braverman had “admitted her mistake” and deserved a second chance.

Commenting, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:

“It would appear that far from owning up herself, Suella Braverman was caught out after she emailed the wrong person. 

“If Rishi Sunak has indeed misled Parliament on this critical issue, he must correct the record immediately. 

“It shows yet again that this government is treating the public with contempt, and that it’s one rule for Conservative ministers and another for everyone else.

“It’s simply unacceptable that the Conservatives are putting their own party unity ahead of national security.”

ENDS