BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 17:41:00
Is facing a series of questions about his tax affairs following an article on sunday which claimed he admitted a 7—figure payment to hmrc in december to settle a tax dispute. this afternoon, the guardian newspaper is recording that he has agreed to pay a penalty as part of the seven figure settlement, labour is called for an inquiry and whether he has broken and ministerial code or misled the public. a spokesman says his taxes are properly declared and he has never had to instruct any lawyers to deal with hmrc on his behalf. let's talk a little bit more to our political correspondent jonatha...