Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after an ethics inquiry into the handling of his tax affairs found a “serious breach” of the Ministerial Code.
In a letter to Zahawi, Sunak said that, following the investigation, “it is clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code.”
“As a result, I have informed you of my decision to remove you from your position in His Majesty’s Government.”
“When I became prime minister last year, I pledged that the government I lead would have integrity, professionalism, and accountability at every level,” he added….