Nadhim Zahawi’s future threatened as Labour steps up pressure over tax affairs
The Guardian says Nadhim Zahawi’s political future appeared under increasing threat on Sunday night, after Labour pushed hard for answers about his tax issues and government colleagues offered little support for his plight.
After a weekend dominated by questions over the Conservative party chair’s tax position, Labour signalled its intention to pin the controversy on to Rishi Sunak, demanding the prime minister explain if he knew about the issue when he appointed Zahawi to his cabinet.
However, it is understood No 10 will argue Sunak only knew Zahawi is believed to have paid a penalty to HMRC as part of a seven-figure settlement when the Guardian reported this on Friday.
