UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Nadhim Zahawi as Conservative Party chairman following an investigation into his tax affairs.

According to sources, Sunak was warned of the potential reputational risk posed by Zahawi’s tax affairs back in October. Despite this, Sunak failed to take action until now.

The firing of Zahawi has been met with both criticism and approval. While some have praised Sunak for taking action, others have accused him of being too slow to act and of adding insult to injury.

In a statement, Sunak said that his decision was based on what was best for the Conservative Party. He went on to say that Zahawi had been an important part of the party and that he wished him the best for the future.

This week has been a difficult one for Zahawi and for the Conservative Party as a whole. With Zahawi now out of the picture, the party is now looking to the future and the challenges it faces.