Sunak, investigated for conflict of interest by a nursery in which his wife has shares

New storm in the 10 Downing Street. British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is being investigated by the body that oversees the conduct of deputies in the UK Parliament for a possible conflict of interest. Apparently this would be related to a nursery in which his wife, the businesswoman Akshata Murphy, has shares, according to various local media outlets.

The Commissioner of Parliamentary Conduct, Daniel Greenberghas been in charge of communicating this Monday that last week he opened an investigation into Sunak under the rules that require deputies to declare the interests they have in a manner “open and sincere”according to the agency efe.

“Members should always be open and candid when declaring any relevant interest in any proceeding of the House or its committees, and in any communication with ministers, members, public officials or public office holders,” the commissioner’s website noted.

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Following the news, a spokesman for the official Downing Street residence said Sunak would assist the commissioner in clarifying whether “transparent way” this interest. Likewise, the media indicate that the investigation is related to the actions that Murthy has in Koru Kidsalgosomething that could be seen as a conflict of interest.

In the State budget disclosed a few weeks ago, the head of the Economy, jeremy huntunveiled measures to make it easier for children to access state aid to attend nurseries from nine months of age instead of from the current two years of age.