Sunak says ethics adviser will investigate Zahawi's taxes
Guardian, 23 Jan 2023
Pressure is mounting on Nadhim Zahawi after Rishi Sunak told reporters that he would ask his new ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, to investigate remaining questions about the former chancellor and Tory party chair's tax settlement with HMRC.
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'Integrity and accountability is really important to me, and clearly in this case there are questions that need answering,' said the prime minister on Monday. He added that Zahawi wouldn't be required to step down during the investigation.
Nadhim Zahawi said he welcomed the decision by the PM to ask the ethics adviser to look into the case, stressing that he was confident he acted properly
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