Rishi Sunak faced questions about his decision to put Nadhim Zahawi in his Cabinet and bullying allegations against Dominic Raab during PMQs on Wednesday.
During the session, Mr Sunak was repeatedly questioned on his knowledge of the investigation into Mr Zahawi’s tax affairs.
The Prime Minister, however, said the proper procedure had been followed and “that he appointed the independent adviser to investigate this matter fully” which resulted in Mr Zahawi’s removal as party chairman.
Keir Starmer also pressed the Prime Minister on the multiple bullying allegations surrounding Mr Raab. In response, Mr Sunak said: “When I was made aware of formal complaints I instructed a leading independent KC to conduct an investigation because I take action when these things happen.”
Mr Raab faces eight formal complaints over alleged bullying during his time in charge of three different Government departments - the Ministry of Justice, the Foreign Office and the Department for Exiting the EU (DEXEU).
Mr Raab has denied the allegations and said he has acted “professionally at all times”.
PMQs came amid one of the biggest strike days in the UK for decades. More than half a million workers have walked off the job over pay and conditions. You can follow more in our strikes blog, here.
