Sunak doubles down on not knowing about Zahawi's tax scandal
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Sunak doubles down on not knowing about Zahawi's tax scandal
The prime minister reiterates that "no issues were raised with me" ahead of Nadhim Zahawi's appointment as Conservative Party Chairman.
Rishi Sunak chaired a Cabinet away day at Chequers on Thursday and was keen to shift the conversation away from the former Chancellor's taxes, and onto his "five priorities", saying "that's what we're discussing today".
Report by Wardl.
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Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has said that the government makes the "wrong choices, against the wrong people, at the wrong time" when it comes to tax.
Following the publication of Rishi Sunak's tax affairs, he said: "Others will analyse where his income comes from but the wider point ā¦ is that the choices the government makes on tax are the wrong choices ā¦ why do they always go after working people on their earned income?" Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
All Albanians living in the UK should feel "safe" and "honoured", the countryās prime minister has said, having previously criticised the Home Secretaryās rhetoric about Albanian migrants.
Speaking alongside Rishi Sunak at Downing Street, Edi Rama said: "Itās an opportunity to underline that just as all Britons are not James Bond or Mr Bean, not all Albanians are some characters out of Taken Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has said he was "glad" to publish his tax returns "in the interest of transparency", after he promised to do so during the Tory leadership contest last year.
The prime minister had previously faced questions over his possession of a US green card and his wife's non-dom status but insisted the public could be assured he was "on their side". Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister has denied that he had to rely on Opposition support to get the first part of his Windsor Framework Brexit deal, known as the Stormont Brake, through Parliament.
Rishi Sunak said: "There was incredibly strong support for the Windsor Framework ā¦ it passed very solidly with Conservative votes and that's because it is a good deal." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The constituents of Stratford-on-Avon are divided as to whether Nadhim Zahawi should remain as their MP after being axed from the Cabinet on Sunday. Whilst some blame the media for his downfall, saying "once the media get to it, that's it, you've had it", others say "we don't like taxes, but we know they have to be paid". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists he acted decisively when publicly sacking Nadhim Zahawi after it was found heād breached the ministerial code several times over nearly two years.
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Rishi Sunak insists "integrity is really important to me" when asked about his handling of the Nadhim Zahawi tax scandal, adding "there's accountability when people don't behave in the way that they should". The prime minister says the findings of an independent investigation meant he was "able to make a very quick decision that it was no longer appropriate for Nadhim Zahawi to continue in government". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The social care minister says it was "absolutely right the prime minister made the decision to remove him from his government". Helen Whately said Nadhim Zawawi "had really fallen short and broken the ministerial code in several ways". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The shadow trade secretary says he doesn't trust the government to fix the problems in the NHS, suggesting "it's rather like asking arsonists to put out the fire that they themselves have set". Nick Thomas-Symonds also challenges Rishi Sunak to "come clean" about what he knew about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs when he appointed him to government. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Conservative Party Chairman, Lee Anderson, says he does not think āhe is controversialā, adding, āmy inbox is full of supportā. His comments come after he said in an interview with a magazine that he would support the return of the death penalty. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former Conservative Cabinet minister says Nadhim Zahawi should step aside as Tory Party Chairman whilst an investigation is held into his tax affairs. Caroline Noakes says the attention surrounding the former Chancellor is "distracting the government" from other matters, such as the cost-of-living crisis. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cars arrive and depart Chequers as the prime minister chairs a Cabinet away day on Thursday. This comes as the chief executive of HM Revenue & Customs appears before the Treasury Select Committee. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An ITV News Reporter has witnessed demonstrations in Paris that began as "relatively peaceful" protests against President Macron's pension reforms, descend into "a situation of serious social unrest".
Lucy Watson ducked as fireworks were thrown around her and described how protestors clashed with police. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police have praised the victim of an attempted organ-harvesting plot, after the conspirators behind it were found guilty at the Old Bailey in a landmark trial.
Speaking outside the court, Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said: "We could not have achieved this without the courage of one person, our victim survivor. I want to commend him for his bravery in speaking out." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nicola Sturgeon received a standing ovation from the Scottish Parliament on Thursday, as she gave her final speech at Holyrood as first minister.
Describing the role as the "pinnacle" of her dreams, the SNP leader said: "Even if I live to be 100 years old, there is no phase in my life that will be as special or as meaningful as the last eight years ā¦ to the people of Scotland, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the privilege of being you first minister." Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour have accused Rishi Sunak of being 'weak' after he took 'too long' to sack Nadhim Zahawi from government amid controversy over his tax affairs. Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said..
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Nadhim Zahawi as Conservative Party chairman after an ethics inquiry into the handling of his tax affairs found a "serious breach" of the Ministerial Code. Housing..
Rishi Sunak evades answering whether he is "showing weakness" by refusing to remove Nadhim Zahawi from the Cabinet amid an investigation into his tax affairs.
The prime minister insisted he believed..
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