Cameron HMRC scrutiny: Zahawi scandal mark two

22 Nov 2023
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The Liberal Democrats are calling for an ethics advisor probe after reports that David Cameron is being looked into by HMRC.

The party said it is important to know whether this reported scrutiny was disclosed when Rishi Sunak appointed him to the Lords and throughout the vetting process.

Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Wendy Chamberlain MP said:

"This looks like the Zahawi scandal mark two. Yet again, it appears Sunak has appointed a cabinet minister being looked into by HMRC.

"The Prime Minister must ask the ethics advisor to investigate these reports as a matter of urgency. Serious questions need answering over whether this reported HMRC scrutiny was disclosed as part of the appointment and vetting process for Cameron's seat in the Lords, and whether Sunak was aware when he appointed him.

"Far from looking to kick sleaze out of the Cabinet, the Prime Minister seems to have sought to bring even more in from the outside."

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

The Guardian's reporting of the story is here.

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