Labour calls on Prime Minister to dismiss Nadhim Zahawi following report he paid a penalty to HMRC when settling tax affairs

Angela Rayner MP, Labour's Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, responding to a report that the Chair of the Conservative Party Nadhim Zahawi agreed to pay a penalty to HMRC as part of a settlement over his tax affairs, said:

"Rishi Sunak promised a Government of integrity, professionalism, and accountability but instead he's propping up a motley crew of scandal-ridden ministers.

"Nadhim Zahawi's story doesn't add up. The position of the man who was until recently in charge of the UK's tax system and who this Prime Minister appointed Conservative Party Chair is now untenable.

"It's time for Rishi Sunak to put his money where his mouth is and dismiss Nadhim Zahawi from his Cabinet."

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Notes to editors:

• 'Nadhim Zahawi ‘agreed on penalty’ to settle tax bill worth millions' - The Guardian, 20 January