
The newly-appointed Chancellor is estimated to have a fortune of close to £100 million (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
(Picture: PA Wire)Leading candidates in the race to succeed Boris Johnson were on Monday forced on the defensive over their personal tax affairs and broader appeal to ordinary voters.
As claims of dirty tricks broke out at Westminster, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi was under pressure to explain his finances after reports that he was facing an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs over tax.