Rishi Sunak likens himself to Will Smith in defence of his wife

At least I didn't get up and slap anybody', chancellor says in interview after tough week

Rishi Sunak has compared himself to Will Smith as the chancellor defended his wife against criticism over financial links to Russia, saying: At least I didn't get up and slap anybody."

Sunak has come under mounting pressure over accusations that his wife is collecting blood money" in dividends from a family company that continues to operate in Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine.