Tugendhat banned for mobile phone offence

SECURITY minister Tom Tugendhat has been banned from driving for six months after being caught with his mobile phone in his hand while at the wheel.

The MP for Tonbridge and Malling, was stopped by police in his Skoda 4x4 in Wandsworth on April 14. Mr Tugendhat previously admitted the offence but denied using the phone.

Westminster Magistrates on Thursday gave him six penalty points leading to a ban and a £1,000 fine plus costs.