Suella Braverman, the UK house secretary, has insisted that “nothing untoward has occurred” relating to her dealing with of a dashing offence.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is beneath strain from opposition events to launch an investigation following allegations that Braverman requested civil servants to assist her keep away from penalty factors on her driving licence after she was caught dashing.

She advised broadcasters on Monday: “Final summer season, I used to be dashing. I remorse that. I paid the wonderful and I took the factors however we’re centered now on delivering for the British individuals.”

Sunak was “availing himself of data” in regards to the incident and had spoken to his ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus, Downing Avenue mentioned.