Nadhim Zahawi
British politician (born 1967)
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Nadhim Zahawi is an Iraqi-born British politician who served in various ministerial positions under prime ministers Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak from 2018 to 2023. He most recently served as Chairman of the Conservative Party and Minister without Portfolio from 25 October 2022 until he was dismissed by Sunak on 29 January 2023. A member of the Conservative Party, he became Member of Parliament (MP) for Stratford-on-Avon in 2010.
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Former chancellor Zahawi in talks to chair Barclays' Very GroupNadhim Zahawi, the former chancellor, is in talks about chairing the biggest remaining part of the Barclay family's business empire, fuelling speculation that he will join a mass exodus of Conservative..Sky News - Published | |
Nadhim Zahawi sparks debate after calling for Sunak to scrap 'morally wrong' inheritance tax Calls from senior Tories to scrap inheritance tax (IHT) have been met with scepticism from economists and opposition MPs who accused them of "pushing ideas to benefit the wealthy".Sky News - Published | |
Nadhim Zahawi apologises for tax bill scandal but says actions were 'careless, not deliberate' Sacked former Tory Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has apologised for failing to disclose millions of pounds in tax but said it was "careless, not deliberate".Sky News - Published | |
PM says he acted 'decisively' in sacking Zahawi following tax affairs rowRishi Sunak has said he acted "decisively" in sacking Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party yesterday following a row over his tax affairs.Sky News - Published | |
Sunak urged to 'come clean' over what he knew about Zahawi tax scandal Rishi Sunak has been urged by Labour to "come clean" over what he knew about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs after the PM sacked the Tory party chairman on Sunday.Sky News - Published | |
Little protest among Tories over Zahawi sacking - but Sunak now has even more ground to make upThe verdict is in and the decision delivered. Nadhim Zahawi did commit "a very serious breach of the ministerial code" and the prime minister has sacked his party chairman.Sky News - Published | |
'A serious failure to meet ministerial standards': What was found in the tax row probe Nadhim Zahawi's failure to disclose that he was in discussions with HMRC over his taxes was a "serious failure to meet" ministerial standards, a damning report into the affair has found.Sky News - Published | |
The PM promised to bring integrity back, but the delay in sacking Zahawi makes him look weak Ministers will emphasise the pace at which this investigation into Nadhim Zahawi was carried out and the speed Rishi Sunak reacted to that and sacked his chairman.Sky News - Published | |
In full: PM's letter sacking Nadhim ZahawiHere, in full, is the letter sent by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Nadhim Zahawi sacking him from his role as Tory party chairman.Sky News - Published | |
Sunak fails to place full confidence in Nadhim Zahawi over tax investigationRishi Sunak has refused to place his full confidence behind Nadhim Zahawi as the Tory party chairman faces an investigation into whether he breached the ministerial code over an HMRC tax settlement.Sky News - Published | |
No 10 confirms Sunak has never paid tax penalty amid Zahawi row Number 10 has said Rishi Sunak has never paid a tax penalty as the row over Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs continues.Sky News - Published | |
Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs: What did the Conservative Party chairman do? The chairman of the Conservative Party, Nadhim Zahawi, is currently under investigation over his multimillion-pound tax dispute.Sky News - Published | |
Starmer attacks 'hopelessly weak' Sunak for failing to sack Zahawi Sir Keir Starmer has suggested the job of prime minister is "too big" for a "hopelessly weak" Rishi Sunak as he attacked him for failing to sack Nadhim Zahawi.Sky News - Published | Tory peer joins calls for Nadhim Zahawi to 'consider his position' over tax rowA Conservative peer has become the latest senior Tory to call on Nadhim Zahawi to consider his position.Sky News - Published |
'Too many unanswered questions': First Tory MP publicly calls for Zahawi to go A Conservative former minister has become the first Tory MP to publicly call for Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as party chairman.Sky News - Published | Sunak orders investigation into Zahawi amid calls to sack him Rishi Sunak has ordered an investigation into Nadhim Zahawi as he resisted calls to sack the Tory party chairman over his tax dispute.Sky News - Published |
Nadhim Zahawi settled tax issue with HMRC while he was chancellor, Sky News told Nadhim Zahawi settled his tax issue with HMRC while he was serving as chancellor, a government source has told Sky News.Sky News - Published | Former Tory leader urges Nadhim Zahawi to 'clear up' questions over tax affairs Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has urged Nadhim Zahawi to release the full details amid the row over his tax affairs - as the embattled party chairman fights for his political survival.Sky News - Published |
Nadhim Zahawi says tax error was 'careless and not deliberate' after facing calls for his sackingNadhim Zahawi says his tax error was "careless and not deliberate" and he wants to "address some of the confusion" about his finances after Labour called for him to be sacked.Sky News - Published | What do we know about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs? From an Iraqi-refugee who spoke no English to a multi-millionaire businessman and cabinet minister, Nadhim Zahawi's story is one of the most compelling in Westminster.Sky News - Published |
'The public requires answers': Labour writes to HMRC over Nadhim Zahawi tax dispute claims HMRC is facing pressure to reveal whether Nadhim Zahawi paid a penalty to the tax office after he reportedly agreed to hand over millions of pounds. Sky News - Published | 'Unanswered questions remain' over Zahawi's taxes as PM defends his party chairman "Unanswered questions remain" over Nadhim Zahawi's taxes, Labour has claimed, as reports the Tory party chairman paid a seven-figure sum to settle a dispute with the tax office continue to swirl around..Sky News - Published |
Questions remain over ex-chancellor's 'seven-figure settlement' with HMRC Questions about the tax dealings of Nadhim Zahawi continue to swirl around Westminster following reports the former chancellor agreed to pay a seven-figure settlement to HMRC.Sky News - Published | Nadhim Zahawi tells Labour to hand back Unite donations until police finish investigations The chair of the Conservative Party has called on Labour to return £750,000 of donations to Unite The Union and not take any more funds until police have concluded investigations into the..Sky News - Published |
Army may be deployed to ease possible strike disruption over ChristmasThe government is considering deploying the army to help ease possible strike disruption over Christmas, Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed.Sky News - Published | Zahawi backs 'Boris 2.0' weeks after telling him to 'go now' - who else has changed their mind? Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has said he is backing Boris Johnson to return as prime minister despite having previously called for him to resign in the summer.Sky News - Published |
Winter power blackouts 'extremely unlikely' but UK must 'plan for every scenario', says ministerPower blackouts this winter are "extremely unlikely" this winter, Cabinet Office Minister Nadhim Zahawi has told Sky News.Sky News - Published | Zahawi prepares multibillion-pound tax cuts for businesses weathering energy crisis The chancellor is preparing a multibillion-pound package of tax cuts to help businesses struggling with soaring energy costs.Sky News - Published |
'No one should be cut off because they can't afford energy bills' Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has told Sky News that nobody should be cut off this winter because they can't pay their energy bills.Sky News - Published | Chancellor to visit US seeking joint solutions to cost of living crisisChancellor Nadhim Zahawi will travel to the United States this week to meet top bankers and US government officials to try and seek joint solutions to the cost of living crisis.Sky News - Published |
PM vows 'extra cash' to help with bills - as Zahawi suggests people should cut back on energy use Boris Johnson has pledged the government will announce "extra cash" in September to support households further with energy bills - after Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi suggested people should cut back on..Sky News - Published | Soaring energy price cap will cause 'stress and anxiety' - but chancellor insists help on the way Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted that the soaring energy price cap will cause "stress and anxiety for many people" - but added that "help is coming" from the government.Sky News - Published |
Zahawi denies government has 'gone missing' as PM enjoys second holiday this summer Nadhim Zahawi has denied the government has "gone missing" as Boris Johnson enjoys his second foreign holiday of the summer.Sky News - Published | Options for cost of living help will be 'ready' for new PM, says chancellorChancellor Nadhim Zahawi has said options to provide additional help to people to ease cost of living pressures will be "ready to go" on 5 September - but said it will be up to the new prime minister..Sky News - Published |
PM and chancellor on holiday as Bank of England warns UK to be hit by recession Both Boris Johnson and his chancellor Nadhim Zahawi are away on holiday as the Bank of England hiked interest rates for 27 years and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.Sky News - Published | Zahawi backs taskforce to aid London market’s global listings drive Nadhim Zahawi, the new chancellor, will next week throw the government's support behind a new initiative designed to shore up London's position as a global destination for major company flotations.Sky News - Published |
Hunt backs Sunak after being knocked out of Tory leadership race Jeremy Hunt has come out in support of former chancellor Rishi Sunak after he and Nadhim Zahawi were knocked out of the Conservative leadership race.Sky News - Published | Zahawi and Hunt knocked out of Tory leadership raceChancellor Nadhim Zahawi and Jeremy Hunt have been knocked out of the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party - and next prime minister of the UK.Sky News - Published |
Nadhim Zahawi says he would 'certainly' offer Boris Johnson a cabinet role if elected The Conservative leadership contender Nadhim Zahawi has said he would "certainly" offer Boris Johnson a role in his cabinet if he were to be elected the party's next leader.Sky News - Published | Tax claims, an infamous men-only event and a leadership bid: Zahawi's first broadcast interview since becoming chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is a man on a mission - and he isn't in the mood for taking any prisoners in his desire to become the next prime minister.Sky News - Published |
Nadhim Zahawi says he is 'clearly being smeared' over tax allegations Nadhim Zahawi has said he is "clearly being smeared" after questions were reportedly raised about his personal finances before his appointment as chancellor.Sky News - Published | Nadhim Zahawi tells Boris Johnson: 'You must do the right thing and go now'Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has written a letter to Boris Johnson, telling him he "must do the right thing and go now".Sky News - Published |
Cabinet ministers send chief whip to Number 10 to tell Boris Johnson to quitCabinet ministers - including the new chancellor Nadhim Zahawi - have sent the chief whip to Number 10 to tell Boris Johnson to resign.Sky News - Published | Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi says 'nothing off the table' on tax cuts and calls for caution on public sector pay rises Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has said there is "nothing off the table" on tax cuts as he called for caution on public sector pay rises.Sky News - Published |
'Easy to walk, much tougher to deliver': New chancellor backs PM on first day in new jobNew Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi says it is "easy to walk away, but it is much tougher to deliver for the country" as he replaces Rishi Sunak in the Treasury.Sky News - Published | Nadhim Zahawi made chancellor after Rishi Sunak resigns - as Steve Barclay replaces Javid as health secNadhim Zahawi has been appointed Boris Johnson's new chancellor after Rishi Sunak dramatically quit the role earlier this evening.Sky News - Published |
Job cuts of up to 40% examined at Department for Education, confirms minister Civil Service job cuts of up to 40% are being examined as part of cost-saving plans at the Department for Education, Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed.Sky News - Published | 'No way' Sue Gray would allow herself to be influenced by anybody on partygate report, says education secretaryEducation Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he does not know who requested a meeting between the prime minister and Sue Gray over her partygate report, but is confident there was "no way" she would..Sky News - Published |
Britain should not 'tilt the system' to increase number of state pupils admitted to elite universities, education secretary says Britain should be "very proud" of its private school system, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said as he rejected a push for elite universities to increase state admissions.Sky News - Published | Thousands of pupils miss out on two weeks of schooling a year due to shorter days, says Zahawi Thousands of pupils are losing out on around two weeks of learning a year because of shorter school weeks, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has warned.Sky News - Published |
