Nadhim Zahawi ‘absolutely’ not quitting over tax row
The Independent says Nadhim Zahawi is not planning to resign as Conservative Party chairman despite paying a penalty to resolve a tax dispute with HMRC.
Rishi Sunak has been urged by Labour to sack Mr Zahawi, who he brought back into a Cabinet-attending role after entering No 10, with questions whirling over how much the prime minister knew about the former chancellor’s tax affairs.
A source close to Mr Zahawi did not answer questions over his settlement, estimated to be around £5 million, but said: “He is absolutely not resigning.”
Mr Zahawi sought to end questions about his tax affairs by releasing a statement saying questions were raised about his tax affairs when he was being appointed chancellor.
