Rishi Sunak sorry for removing seatbelt to film videoon January 19, 2023 at 4:41 pm

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The PM’s spokesman says he made an “error of judgment” whilst filming a social media clip in a car.

Rishi SunakImage source, Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has apologised for removing his seatbelt to film a social media clip while a passenger in the back seat of a car.

The PM’s spokesman said he had made an “error of judgment” by briefly removing his seatbelt during a trip to the north of England.

The video – to promote the latest round of “levelling up” spending – was posted on Mr Sunak’s Instagram account.

The spokesman added the PM “believes everyone should wear a seatbelt”.

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