I'll put more money in Sun readers' pockets, vows Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi as he plans PM bid
He added: “I want to make sure we remain financially disciplined - so whatever I do on taxation I have to make sure I can pay for it and bear down on inflation.”, and when Mr Zahawi was considering how to approach his new job in the Exchequer., although he has not formally announced he is running yet.
Yesterday, it was claimed he has been secretly working with close allies of Sir Lynton Crosby on a Tory leadership bid for months. Mark Fullbrook, a founding partner in Crosby's CT Group who worked on Johnson's leadership campaign and has since set up his own firm, is running the strategy. He is close pal of Mr Zahawi’s.The Independent yesterday alleged his finances had been secretly looked at by the National Crime Agency.
Mr Zahawi’s team said he was never aware of any investigation and does not recognise any of the reports.
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