The Latest Breaking News from Laurie Magnus

How many divers will Rishi Sunak need to plumb the murky depths of Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs?

The former chancellor once said of Boris Johnson that he should ‘do the right thing’ and go. It could be time for him to take his own advice, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

No deadline for ‘thorough’ Nadhim Zahawi investigation, says No 10

Rishi Sunak wants probe to be carried out ‘swiftly’

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Minister backs Zahawi to stay after top Tory says he should step aside for now

Caroline Nokes, chairwoman of the Women and Equalities Committee, said the Tory Party chairman should ‘temporarily recuse himself’.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Rishi Sunak urged to 'grow a backbone' and sack Nadhim Zahawi over £5million tax row

Rishi Sunak ordered a probe and admitted there were 'questions that need answering' as the Tory party Chair and former Chancellor hung onto his job for another day

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak ‘didn’t know’ Zahawi had paid penalty to settle tax case

Labour says handling of affair is ‘a test of the prime minister’ amid calls for Mr Zahawi to be sacked

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Who is Sir Laurie Magnus, Rishi Sunak’s new ethics adviser?

Sir Laurie Magnus was appointed in December 2022 following 40 years of experience in the financial services sector

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak asks ethics adviser to look into Nadhim Zahawi tax case

Prime minister initiates inquiry as ‘clearly in this case there are questions that need answering’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023

Rishi Sunak facing fresh questions over ex-chancellor Nadhim Zahawi’s taxes

Labour seek to turn heat on PM after he orders probe into Tory party chairman’s tax settlement with HMRC

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

Government 'can't afford' to lose yet another ethics adviser, ex-minister warns

THE Government cannot afford to lose another ethics adviser, the head of the business appointments watchdog has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

Seven bits of bad news that dripped out while people were scoffing mince pies

From new chauffeur-driven limos to soaring train fares and ministerial sleaze, we line up some of the woe that has emerged during this most relaxed of weeks in politics

Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022