Nadhim Zahawi faces calls to quit as Tory chairman over tax bill
Mr Zahawi faced fresh questions over his tax affairs after he was accused of paying a penalty as part of a multi-million pound settlement with HMRC.
The Guardian reported that he paid a 30% penalty, taking the estimated total to more than £4.8 million.Both Mr Zahawi's team and the Conservative Party were contacted about the latest allegation. Neither have responded to rebut the report.
"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.
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