Sunak holding “Hideaway Day" at Chequers with scandal-hit Cabinet 

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The Liberal Democrats have accused Rishi Sunak of holding a “hideaway day” with his scandal-hit Cabinet today at Chequers, dodging scrutiny while the country suffers.

Four out of 22 Cabinet Ministers are embroiled in some form of scandal, having either been previously punished for breaking the rules or currently under investigation.

Rishi Sunak himself has been fined twice by the police for breaking the law and Home Secretary Suella Braverman was previously sacked for breaching the ministerial code.  

Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi is being investigated by the government’s Ethics Adviser over his tax affairs, while Dominic Raab is facing an inquiry into bullying allegations.

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:

“While Rishi Sunak and his scandal-hit ministers hold a ‘hideaway’ day at Chequers, the rest of the country is suffering from this endless Conservative chaos.

“The NHS is in crisis and people are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, but Conservative ministers are too busy fighting to save their own careers.

“Sunak’s promise to govern with integrity now lies in tatters. He can’t even tackle the multiple crises facing his Cabinet, let alone the huge challenges facing the country.

“The public deserve so much better than this daily soap opera of sleaze and scandal. All people want is a fair deal with a competent government and public services they can rely on.”

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