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Nadhim Zahawi MP

Nadhim Zahawi MP

Conservative MP for Stratford-on-Avon and Minister for Business and Industry

Chancellor Hails 'Resilience Of UK Economy” Despite Fastest Pay Fall On Record
Economy
Chancellor Hails "Resilience Of UK Economy” Despite Fastest Pay Fall On Record
Nadhim Zahawi has defended new ONS pay and employment figures despite them showing the sharpest real-world drop to the value of wages in light of rising inflation.
Chancellor Says UK Economy Is Facing 'Challenging Times' As Cost Of Living Rises
Economy
Chancellor Says UK Economy Is Facing "Challenging Times" As Cost Of Living Rises
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi had said that resilience in the private sector "bodes well" for the UK economy despite new warnings of a looming recession.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
Political parties
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
Conservative Leadership Candidate Nadhim Zahawi Says He's Unsure How Wealthy He Is
Economy
Conservative Leadership Candidate Nadhim Zahawi Says He's Unsure How Wealthy He Is
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has admitted he is "wealthy" but doesn't want to get into specifics because he would "probably get it wrong".
Chancellor Of Exchequer Calls For Johnson To Go As Education Secretary Resigns
Political parties
Chancellor Of Exchequer Calls For Johnson To Go As Education Secretary Resigns
Two Cabinet minsters who were appointed to their current posts two days ago have called on the Prime Minister to resign as the number of MPs quitting government roles passes 50.
Boris Johnson Vows To 'Keep Going' After Wave Of Resignations
Political parties
Boris Johnson Vows To "Keep Going" After Wave Of Resignations
Boris Johnson has vowed to "keep going" during a turbulent Prime Minister's Questions which saw him repeatedly urged to resign from Downing Street.
The Nadhim Zahawi Interview: 'Teachers know the damage strikes will have on children'
Education
By John Johnston
The Nadhim Zahawi Interview: 'Teachers know the damage strikes will have on children'
Nadhim Zahawi faces an uphill battle to get the education system back on track post-Covid. He talks about his approach to recovery – and how he hopes it will boost his party’s fortunes. Photography by Michael Garnett.
Nadhim Zahawi Insists He 'Doesn't Know' Who Initiated A Partygate Meeting Between Sue Gray And Boris Johnson
Political parties
Nadhim Zahawi Insists He "Doesn't Know" Who Initiated A Partygate Meeting Between Sue Gray And Boris Johnson
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has insisted he “doesn’t know” who initiated a private meeting between Boris Johnson and Sue Gray, the civil servant who has carried out an inquiry into drinking and party culture in Downing Street during the pandemic.
Minister Urges Tory MPs To Vote Against Labour 'Shenanigans' Over Partygate Probe
Coronavirus
Minister Urges Tory MPs To Vote Against Labour "Shenanigans" Over Partygate Probe
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said the Commons should wait for the police to finish their investigation before launching their own Partygate probe.
Nadhim Zahawi Admits Government Must 'Do Better' In Secondary School Catch-Up Learning
Education
Nadhim Zahawi Admits Government Must "Do Better" In Secondary School Catch-Up Learning
Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he believes the government needs to “do better” with post-pandemic catch-up learning in secondary schools.
Education Secretary Pledges To Do 'Everything In My Power' To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Coronavirus
Education Secretary Pledges To Do "Everything In My Power" To Keep Schools Open As Covid Cases Rise
Nadhim Zahawi has said it was a "mistake" to close schools in response to Covid because of the impact on children's education and mental health.
Former Minister Has Accused Government Of Not Taking Islamophobia Claim Seriously
Communities
Former Minister Has Accused Government Of Not Taking Islamophobia Claim Seriously
Former minister Nusrat Ghani has accused the government of not taking her claim that she experienced Islamophobia from a senior member of the party seriously.
Nadhim Zahawi Insists Boris Johnson's Job Is Safe Despite 'Anger And Hurt' Over Parties
Political parties
Nadhim Zahawi Insists Boris Johnson's Job Is Safe Despite "Anger And Hurt" Over Parties
The Education Secretary has said the public's anger over a string of allegations of lockdown parties in Downing Street was "not lost on me or my family", but calls for patience over an investigation into the incidents.
Ministers Accused Of Hiding 'Woeful' Lack Of Ex-Teachers Returning To Classrooms To Fill Covid Gaps
Coronavirus
Ministers Accused Of Hiding "Woeful" Lack Of Ex-Teachers Returning To Classrooms To Fill Covid Gaps
Labour has accused ministers of trying to hide what appears to be a scant response to the government's call for former teachers to return to the classroom to cover staff off sick with Covid-19.
Michael Gove Suggests That Free Lateral Flow Tests Will Soon Be Dropped
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Suggests That Free Lateral Flow Tests Will Soon Be Dropped
Michael Gove has dropped a major hint that free lateral flow tests will be phased out in the coming the months, just a day after his Cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi sought to shoot down the suggestion.
Nadhim Zahawi Says There Are No Plans To Scrap Free Lateral Flow Tests
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says There Are No Plans To Scrap Free Lateral Flow Tests
The government has no immediate plans to scrap free lateral flow tests, according to Nadhim Zahawi, the Secretary of State for Education.
Teachers Feeling The Strain Of Covid Staff Absences Are Sceptical About Volunteer Scheme
Coronavirus
Teachers Feeling The Strain Of Covid Staff Absences Are Sceptical About Volunteer Scheme
Just days into a new term teachers across the country have told PoliticsHome they are already facing severe staffing challenges as a result of Covid sickness and are having to make changes to the way pupils are taught. 
Keir Starmer Believes Boris Johnson 'Broke The Law' By Hosting A No.10 Christmas Quiz
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer Believes Boris Johnson "Broke The Law" By Hosting A No.10 Christmas Quiz
Labour leader Keir Starmer has said it "looks as though” Boris Johnson was “breaking the law” when he hosted a Christmas quiz in Downing Street last year when London was under severe lockdown restrictions.
Minister Admits 'Mistake' Over Botched Attempt To Reform Parliament's Watchdog
Political parties
Minister Admits "Mistake" Over Botched Attempt To Reform Parliament's Watchdog
Nadhim Zahawi has admitted it was a “mistake” for the Conservative party to conflate wanting to reform parliament’s watchdog with the case of Owen Paterson.
12-Year-Olds Can Overrule Parents To Get Covid Jab, Confirms Vaccines Minister
Coronavirus
12-Year-Olds Can Overrule Parents To Get Covid Jab, Confirms Vaccines Minister
Children as young as twelve will have the power to overrule their parents' wishes in order to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed.
Labour Accused Of 'Hypocrisy' And The Tories Of Leaving Businesses In 'Treacherous Limbo' Over Vaccine Passports
Coronavirus
Labour Accused Of "Hypocrisy" And The Tories Of Leaving Businesses In "Treacherous Limbo" Over Vaccine Passports
Labour has been accused of hypocrisy over vaccine passports for criticising them but continuing to insist people attending their party conference have proof they have been double jabbed or a negative test to get in.
Nadhim Zahawi Says The Delta Variant Changed Things On Vaccine Passports
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says The Delta Variant Changed Things On Vaccine Passports
Vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi has defended government plans to introduce vaccine passports to large venues by the end of the month, stating the Delta variant of Covid-19 has “changed things”.
Nadhim Zahawi Says Vaccine Passports Are The Best Way To Keep Large Venues Open In Winter
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says Vaccine Passports Are The Best Way To Keep Large Venues Open In Winter
Nadhim Zahawi has said introducing a vaccine passport scheme for all large venues is “the right thing to do” to avoid further coronavirus restrictions this winter.
Speaker “Far From Happy” With Government Over Commons Snub On NHS Pay Announcement
Coronavirus
Speaker “Far From Happy” With Government Over Commons Snub On NHS Pay Announcement
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has criticised the government after health minister Helen Whately failed to announce details of the NHS pay deal in her statement on Wednesday.
Vaccine Minister Insists Public Are Not Being 'Taken For Fools' After Defending Boris Johnson's Self-Isolation U-Turn
Coronavirus
Vaccine Minister Insists Public Are Not Being "Taken For Fools" After Defending Boris Johnson's Self-Isolation U-Turn
Nadhim Zahawi has defended the Prime Minister over his decision to u-turn over self-isolation as he insisted the government were not taking the public "for fools".
Minister Shifts Advice To Say People Will Be “Expected To Wear Masks In Enclosed Spaces” Beyond Step 4 Of Lockdown Roadmap
Coronavirus
Minister Shifts Advice To Say People Will Be “Expected To Wear Masks In Enclosed Spaces” Beyond Step 4 Of Lockdown Roadmap
The government will set out guidelines saying people are “expected to wear masks in indoor enclosed spaces” even after the end of all legal coronavirus restrictions next week.
Vaccine Minister Says Roadmap Delay Has Saved Thousands Of Lives With 60% Of Adults Now Double Jabbed
Coronavirus
Vaccine Minister Says Roadmap Delay Has Saved Thousands Of Lives With 60% Of Adults Now Double Jabbed
Nadhim Zahawi has said the major push to give people their second dose since the roadmap delay has saved thousands of lives.
UK And US Urged To Donate Millions More Covid Vaccines To Address Global Shortfall
Coronavirus
UK And US Urged To Donate Millions More Covid Vaccines To Address Global Shortfall
The world’s leading charities have said G7 countries need to significantly up their offer to donate 600 million covid vaccines more quickly to help address the shortfall in the poorest nations.
Vaccines Minister Confirms Government Is Considering Compulsory Covid-19 Jabs For NHS Staff
Coronavirus
Vaccines Minister Confirms Government Is Considering Compulsory Covid-19 Jabs For NHS Staff
The government is considering making coronavirus jabs compulsory for NHS staff, according to the vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi.
UK Medicines Regulator Approves Johnson & Johnson Single Jab Coronavirus Vaccine
Coronavirus
UK Medicines Regulator Approves Johnson & Johnson Single Jab Coronavirus Vaccine
The UK's drug regulator has approved the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine for use. It will be available later this year.
Young People Could Receive Covid Jab Sooner To Combat Rise Of Indian Variant
Coronavirus
Young People Could Receive Covid Jab Sooner To Combat Rise Of Indian Variant
The government could speed up the vaccination young people in areas of the country where the Indian variant is growing, the vaccines minister has said.
Minister Insists PM Has Done 'Everything' To Answer Unanswered Flat Refurb Questions As Saga Rolls On
Political parties
Minister Insists PM Has Done "Everything" To Answer Unanswered Flat Refurb Questions As Saga Rolls On
Boris Johnson faces more questions over who initially paid for the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat, but minister Nadhim Zahawi this morning claimed the Prime Minister had "done everything" to clear up the lingering uncertainty.
Covid Vaccine Rates Are Significantly Lower For Black Brits, New ONS Data Shows
Coronavirus
Covid Vaccine Rates Are Significantly Lower For Black Brits, New ONS Data Shows
New data on the demographics of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout has revealed vast disparities along ethnic and religious lines.
Nadhim Zahawi Says Discovery Of Covid-19 Brazil Variant In The UK Shows Border Policy 'Actually Worked'
Coronavirus
Nadhim Zahawi Says Discovery Of Covid-19 Brazil Variant In The UK Shows Border Policy "Actually Worked"
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has defended the government's handling of UK borders after it emerged that the Brazil variant of the coronavirus arrived in the UK before ministers introduced the hotel quarantine policy.
UK's Two Coronavirus Vaccines Cut Hospital Admissions By 85% and 94%, New Study Finds
Coronavirus
UK's Two Coronavirus Vaccines Cut Hospital Admissions By 85% and 94%, New Study Finds
A new study has found a "substantial reduction" in the risk of hospital admissions among Scottish people who have received the two main vaccines.
Vacs To The Future: The Nadhim Zahawi Interview
Coronavirus
By Kate Proctor
Vacs To The Future: The Nadhim Zahawi Interview
With 15 million vulnerable people vaccinated against Covid-19 in just under ten weeks, and enough jabs on order to cover every person in the country, the vaccine programme could be a rare unmitigated success for the government. Now vital questions about how vaccines fit into unlocking the economy are being raised and tricky decisions are on the horizon. Kate Proctor speaks to vaccines minister, Nadhim Zahawi.