Politics.co.uk staff

‘I don’t believe’ prime minister was aware of Zahawi’s HMRC penalty, says minister

Pressure is growing on Conservative party chairman Nadhim Zahawi after the prime minister launched an inquiry into his behaviour yesterday, following reports that he reached a settlement over a tax dispute with HMRC during his time as chancellor.  The exact size of the settlement has not been disclosed, but it is reported to be an… Read more »

Zahawi’s position is ‘completely untenable’, insists Labour amid allegations of sleaze

Nadhim Zahawi’s political future appears under increasing threat, as Labour push for the former chancellor to be sacked over sleaze allegations surrounding his tax affairs.   The Conservative party chair, who attends cabinet, dominated headlines this weekend after he released a statement on Saturday confirming he had reached a settlement with HMRC over his shareholding… Read more »