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If nothing untoward happened as claimed, he’s paid up for reasons he’s not prepared to explain. Alleged wrong doing difference aside, the Queen’s favourite son did similar. I don’t know about anyone else but I take these honourable men - too honourable in Prince Andrew’s case - at their word.
But does Zahawi not realise, even if his story is believed, it looks opaquely furtive at best? I guess he doesn’t give a shit, will just try to style it out. And from recent events, he’s got a fair chance of pulling that off
Why would you pay a 30% penalty on paying your taxes when all owed taxes have been filed?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/20/nadhim-zahawi-agreed-on-penalty-to-settle-tax-bill-worth-millions