Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

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'I HAVE TO PINCH MYSELF' Mr Zahawi was education secretary from September 2021 to July 2022 and had a short stint as chancellor of the exchequer between July and September 2022.
How is it that a boy from Baghdad who came to these shores, fleeing persecution and unable to speak a word of English, was able to do as much as I have?" He said helping his constituents in their time of need "remains one of the most meaningful things I have ever done" and pledged the Conservative Party "will continue to have my unswerving support into and beyond the next general election".
A keen equestrian, Mr Zahawi had to apologise for claiming parliamentary expenses for electricity to supply his stables and a mobile home in the stable yard in 2013, saying he was "mortified by this mistake" and paying back about £4,000.
It was during Mr Zahawi's period as chancellor when questions were raised about the sale of shares in YouGov and whether this was taxed correctly, which eventually led to Mr Sunak sacking him for a serious breach of the ministerial code.