Rishi Sunak is facing a call to launch an inquiry into whether Nadhim Zahawi broke the ministerial code, after he reportedly paid millions to settle a dispute with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over his tax.
The prime minister has defended the under-pressure Tory chair, claiming that Mr Zahawi has addressed the matter in full after claims that he stumped up a “seven-figure” sum to settle the dispute.
