County MP says any breakdown in relationship between Suella Braverman and MI5 'must be sorted ASAP'
A county MP says any issues between the Home Secretary and MI5 must be "sorted as soon as possible".
Conservative Mark Pritchard was speaking after Conservative MPs expressed concern over Suella Braverman's controversial reappointment as Home Secretary – just days after she was fired over breaches of security.
Wrekin MP Mr Pritchard, who used to sit on Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, said a “breakdown” in trust between MI5 and Ms Braverman must be “sorted ASAP”.
His comments came after suggestions Mrs Braverman had earlier been investigated by Government officials after the leaking of a story involving the security services.
He said: "MI5 need to have confidence in the Home Secretary – whoever that might be.
"It’s a vital relationship of trust, key to the UK’s security & democratic oversight of MI5.
"Any breakdown in that relationship is bad for the Security Service and the Government. It needs to be sorted ASAP."
