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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Rishi Sunak seen using erasable-ink pens on official documents and in meetings

Rishi Sunak seen with an erasable ink pen during a cabinet meeting.
Rishi Sunak seen with an erasable ink pen during a cabinet meeting. Photograph: Simon Dawson/No10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak routinely uses pens with erasable ink to make hand-written notes on official documents and in government meetings, prompting concerns over Downing Street secrecy, the Guardian has learned.

The prime minister has regularly been pictured using the disposable Pilot V fountain pens during his time as chancellor and prime minister, most recently while taking notes during the Cabinet meeting two weeks ago.

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