Lancashire Police confirmed that a "42-year-old man" had been punished for the offence.

The prime minister's office issued his apology for what happened.

Sunak was in the back seat of an official car, he was accompanied on the trip by motorcycle guards.

He said he unbuckled for a few minutes while the video was being shared on social media.

The fine for traveling without a security pass in Britain is 100 pounds ($123) if the offender is punished on the spot and 500 if the case goes to court.