Rishi Sunak says 'no issues' raised about Nadhim Zahawi tax affairs before cabinet appointment

Rishi Sunak has insisted that he knew of "no issues" regarding Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs when he appointed him to his role as Conservative Party chairman. The MP for Stratford-upon-Avon has resisted calls for him to be sacked after admitting to paying a penalty as part of an estimated £4.8 million settlement with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Mr Zahawi has since authorised HMRC to pass details of his tax affairs to the Prime Minister’s ethics adviser, who is investigating if he broke the rules for ministers. For more visit Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB