Nadhim Zahawi insisted ex-trade minister Conor Burns had been fairly treated - although he suggested the PM will make a further decision when the probe finishes.
The Mail on Sunday understands that Conor Burns, a staunch Johnson ally, was likely to be rewarded in the former PM s honours hand-out but now unlikely due to the investigation.
Michael Gove was spotted lunching with Liz Truss s leadership rival Kemi Badenoch at an exclusive restaurant in London s West End, sparking concerns that he is plotting against Ms Truss.