Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that he was unaware of the "horrific" alleged crimes committed by comedian Russell Brand. Speaking to the BBC, Sunak said that politicians who had dealings with Brand around a decade ago would not have known about the accusations.
The remarks come amid serious allegations against Brand, which he denies. Several women have accused the comedian of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse. These claims have led to investigations by British authorities and prompted scrutiny of Brand's past public associations.
Sunak's comments address the political fallout surrounding Brand's past interactions with figures in the Labour Party, some of whom had publicly supported or associated with him years before the allegations surfaced. The Prime Minister emphasized that at the time of these associations, the alleged crimes were not public knowledge, suggesting that those involved could not have reasonably been expected to be aware of them.