Rishi Sunak orders investigation into Nadhim Zahawi and apologises for seatbelt 'mistake'
Telegraph, 23 Jan 2023
Rishi Sunak has asked his independent ethics adviser to look into the tax affairs of Nadhim Zahawi, as “clearly in this case there are questions that need answering”.
The Prime Minister said that Mr Zahawi will continue to serve as chairman of the Conservative Party while the probe is conducted.
Mr Zahawi welcomed the matter being referred to Sir Laurie Magnus and his team and said in a statement: “I am confident I acted properly throughout and look forward to answering any and all specific questions in a formal setting to Sir Laurie.”
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The Prime Minister said that Mr Zahawi will continue to serve as chairman of the Conservative Party while the probe is conducted.
Mr Zahawi welcomed the matter being referred to Sir Laurie Magnus and his team and said in a statement: “I am confident I acted properly throughout and look forward to answering any and all specific questions in a formal setting to Sir Laurie.”
#sunak #zahawi #ukpolitics
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