Suella Braverman allegedly asked civil servants to help her avoid getting a fine and points on her license by arranging a private driving awareness course.
It's reported the arrangement would have meant the Home Secretary would not have to attend a course as normal with other motorists, either in-person or online .
After allegedly being issued with a speeding fine by police in the summer of 2022, Ms Braverman is said to have initially opted to attend a course in lieu of points and the fine, with sources tellingthat the cabinet minister, who earns £150,000-a-year, made the decision over concerns that points on her licence would increase her car insurance premium.
But according the outlet, Ms Braverman asked civil servants to contact the course provider and try to negotiate her receiving a one-on-one session instead.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 after asking for advice.
One of Ms Braverman's political aides was then reportedly asked by the Home Secretary to help her, and tried to persuade the provider to undertake the online course using an alias or with her camera switched off, but it refused to do so. 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 reduces the chances a member of the public recognising her.
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