Tory leadership hopeful Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs are being investigated by HMRC, according to reports.
An inquiry by the National Crime Agency (NCA) into Mr Zahawi's finances was launched in 2020, after which HMRC became involved, reports The Independent. A senior Whitehall source told The Independent that the tax investigation is currently “unresolved”, while reports state that Boris Johnson and the Cabinet Office were previously informed of the investigations.
Additionally, The Observer reports that a “flag” was previously raised over his financial affairs but Mr Zahawi was appointed as Chancellor by Mr Johnson regardless. A source told the paper: “It’s extraordinary that flags were raised ahead of Nadhim’s appointment by the Downing Street proprietary team.
