Rishi Sunak has “full confidence” in his home secretary, Suella Braverman, despite her controversial article about pro-Palestinian marches.

Number 10 said it would “update further” after looking into the “details” surrounding the article by Ms Braverman, but insisted Mr Sunak still had “full confidence” in her.

In her article, Ms Braverman accused the police of “playing favourites” with how it handles controversial protests by showing a more lenient attitude to left-wing protesters than their right-wing counterparts.

She also ramped up her attacks on those attending pro-Palestinian demonstrations, likening them to those in Northern Ireland – comments that were branded “wholly offensive” and “ignorant” by one former Tory cabinet minister.

Labour’s shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds branded Ms Braverman “out of control” and told Sky News Mr Sunak should “of course” sack her if he had not signed off on the article.

Downing Street admitted it did not clear Ms Braverman’s article.

It is understood the article was sent to Number 10 which suggested changes that were not then carried out.

“The content was not agreed by Number 10,” the spokesman confirmed.

He also would also not say whether Mr Sunak agreed with the language used by his home secretary, which have been branded “wholly offensive” and “ignorant”.

“The prime minister continues to believe that the police will operate without fear or favour,” they said.