Civil servants have told the new chancellor to remain neutral about his former rivals vying for the Tory leadership before he speaks at Tuesday’s annual dinner, Sky News learns.
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Sky News has learnt that Mr Zahawi was told several days ago that his neutrality following his own exit from the contest was essential ahead of Tuesday night's showpiece event.
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