Suella Braverman launches attack on Rishi Sunak

Synopsis

Beth Rigby reports on the resignation letter from former home secretary Suella Braverman, which criticizes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. In her letter, Braverman expresses disappointment over Sunak's failure to uphold key policy agreements made when she accepted the role in October 2022. She highlights that Sunak lacked a personal mandate as Prime Minister, having been rejected by a majority of party members during the leadership contest. Braverman outlines specific policy priorities, including reducing legal migration as stated in the 2019 manifesto, and emphasizes the need for legislation to stop illegal boat crossings. She also mentions the importance of the European Convention of Human Rights and the Human Rights Act in relation to these policies. Braverman's letter serves as a stark reminder of the political tensions within the government and the challenges facing Sunak's leadership.