Nadhim Zahawi: A Political Career Marked by Controversy

Nadhim Zahawi, the former Chancellor and vaccines minister, has announced that he will stand down as a Conservative MP at the next election. This decision comes after a tumultuous career marked by controversy and breaches of the ministerial code.

A Rise to Power

Zahawi, an Iraqi-born British politician, has served in various ministerial positions under prime ministers Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak from 2018 to 2023. He has been the Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon since 2010.

Controversies and Breaches

In January 2023, Zahawi was sacked as Tory Party chairman after an inquiry found that he had failed to disclose that HMRC was investigating his tax affairs. This breach of the ministerial code led to his removal from government. Zahawi later revealed that he had paid nearly £5m to settle his tax affairs.

A Career Marred by Mistakes

Zahawi has been open about his mistakes, stating, "My mistakes have been mine." Despite this, he has continued to make headlines, including suggesting that the Conservative Party was wrong to oust Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.

As Zahawi's political career comes to a close, it is marked by controversy and breaches of the ministerial code. His decision to stand down as an MP is a significant one, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for this once-rising star in British politics.

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