Pressed on whether it’s contradictory to ask people to go out to eat while telling them to lose weight Minister Nadhim Zahawi says no. Adds he could cut a few pounds himself but it’s essential to support hospitality sector staff too.
On why studies show many people still don’t fully understand the Gov rules to combat Covid and what we’re allowed to do Mr Zahawi denies messaging has been unclear. Says virus is complex and hard to combat.
Testing. Mr Zahawi says Gov is “working very hard” to ensure all care homes can test staff and residents after missing a target to do so. Says it is inaccurate to say Gov has moved away from target. It will happen but there’s an issue with the tests, he tells @skynewsniall
On Conservstive MP rape allegation Mr Zahawi says claim is very serious. On why whip hasn’t been removed he says “it is right for us to wait until police conclude the investigation”.
Why wait to withdraw whip asks @skynewsniall. Mr Zahawi doesn’t seem to have a clear answer other than to say there is a police investigation. Can’t answer when asked for any other profession which would allow an employee to continue to work
(For context, Charlie Elphicke MP was suspended from the party while an investigation was taking place into claims against him)
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