A colleague from the cabinet insisted this morning that Sunak was not rich enough to become chancellor as further questions were raised about his expressions of interest. Sunak referred to the government’s ethics leader last night for his statements. This morning the prime minister approved an inquiry by Lord Geidt, the independent adviser on ministerial interests. “I can confirm that the Prime Minister has agreed to the Chancellor’s request for Lord Geidt to take over this task,” said Johnson’s deputy spokeswoman. Asked if Johnson continued to have “full confidence in the chancellor”, he said: “He has”. Johnson’s allies urge the chancellor to publish
