Downing Street rejects Suella Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Rishi Sunak

In a brief response, a No 10 spokeswoman said the Mr Sunak 'believes in actions not words'

Suella Braverman claimed a secret pact had been reached with Rishi Sunak in order for her to lend him her support (PA)

Downing Street has slapped down Suella Braverman’s suggestion that she struck a deal with Rishi Sunak to lend him her support in exchange for key promises.

The British prime minister’s press secretary rejected the former home secretary’s “characterisation” of a secret pact allegedly being reached, but confirmed the pair had been discussing policy prior to her appointment.