The Zahawi row raises the case for temporary ministerial suspensions
A formal suspension mechanism for ministers could be useful but would have downsides.
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Jake Berry has suggested that Rishi Sunak should temporarily suspend Nadim Zahawi while he is investigated for breaching the ministerial code. Hannah White argues a formal suspension mechanism could be useful but would have downsides