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Tulip Siddiq requests meeting with Bangladeshi leader over corruption allegation

Ex-minister wants to clear up ‘misunderstanding’ over accusation she benefitted from regime of her aunt, ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina

The Guardian - UK

Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq

After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countries, says author Salil Tripathi

The Guardian - UK

Tulip Siddiq resigns: there’s no evidence she broke any rules, but here’s why she had to go anyway

Tulip Siddiq has resigned as anti-corruption minister after getting embroiled in a corruption scandal. A number of questions had been raised about her following an investigation by Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission into the country’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed last year and just happens to be Siddiq’s aunt.

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Tulip Siddiq and the fall of Bangladesh’s most powerful family

The UK’s anti-corruption minister, Tulip Siddiq, has resigned from the government after being named in several corruption investigations in Bangladesh. The allegations extend to several close family members, including Siddiq’s aunt – the deposed Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina – and mother, Sheikh Rehana. Hasina faces serious criminal charges after…

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Keir Starmer’s handling of the Tulip Siddiq affair forms part of a worrying pattern

A blind spot on standards has marked the new government’s early days – but it’s not too late for Labour to restore trust in politics, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s replacement for anti-corruption minister already embroiled in China lobbying row

After his first anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq resigned over her links to the former Bangladeshi government, Keir Starmer has replaced her with Emma Reynolds who has lobbied for financial interests with China

The Independent UK

Who is Tulip Siddiq and why has she resigned as UK minister?

The MP resigned on Tuesday over links to her aunt, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Treasury minister ‘very happy’ to work with Tulip Siddiq again if reappointed

Ms Siddiq resigned from her role as City minister on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Treasury minister says he would welcome Tulip Siddiq’s return

Darren Jones ‘very happy’ to work with Siddiq in future despite criticism over her links to Bangladesh

The Guardian - UK

Tory confronted over ‘pot, kettle, black’ criticism of Tulip Siddiq

Victoria Derbyshire confronted Tory MP Joe Robertson over his criticism of Tulip Siddiq, asking whether it was “pot, kettle, black” given that shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel did not resign when she was found to have broken the ministerial code over bullying claims.

The Independent UK

Ministers await inflation data as Reeves defends response to market turbulence

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is dealing with a period of turbulence in the UK financial markets.

Evening Standard

Who is Tulip Siddiq, niece of deposed Bangladeshi PM who quit Treasury role?

Former Labour minister’s family background is indelibly bound up with Bangladesh

The Guardian - UK

Giving Tulip Siddiq anti-corruption job seen by insiders as own goal

Some in No 10 wish they had thought a bit more about how it looked before giving job to niece of ousted Bangladesh PM

The Guardian - UK

UK Anti-Corruption Minister Resigns Amid Controversy

Britain's anti-corruption minister resigns due to familial ties with ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, facing controversy and scrutiny.

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Treasury minister Siddiq quits after ethics investigation

Tulip Siddiq quit to avoid becoming a ‘distraction’ to the Government after a row over links to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh.

The Independent UK

UK minister quits while facing questions over links to ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina

Britain’s anti-corruption minister has resigned amid a controversy over links to her aunt Sheikh Hasina who is the ousted Bangladeshi prime minister

Evening Standard

Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister after corruption probe

Labour MP leaves Government role despite being found not to have broken the ministerial code

The Independent UK

Read Tulip Siddiq’s resignation letter in full as Treasury minister resigns

Tulip Siddiq’s aunt is the former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled into exile after being deposed last year

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The Independent UK

Tulip Siddiq resigns as government minister amid Bangladesh corruption probes

Independent adviser on ministerial standards says it is ‘regrettable’ Siddiq was ‘not more alert to the potential reputational risks’ of her close family’s association with Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Tulip Siddiq faces new corruption probe in Bangladesh

Sir Keir Starmer facing growing calls to sack his anti-corruption minister, who referred herself to standards watchdog last week

Evening Standard

Tulip Siddiq 'getting on with job', insists minister amid growing calls for her resignation

Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to sack the MP for Hampstead and Highgate amid an independent investigation into her conduct

Evening Standard

Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties amid ethics investigation

Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq is under pressure over alleged properties linked to aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh

The Guardian - UK

Charities call for Tulip Siddiq’s resignation from anti-corruption role

Siddiq has referred herself to a watchdog after allegations she lived in homes tied to her aunt’s ousted regime in Bangladesh

The National (Scotland)

Senior Keir Starmer ally backs Labour minister in corruption probe

UNDER-FIRE Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has been backed by one of Keir Starmer’s most senior allies after she referred herself to the Prime…

The Independent UK

Flyer for Labour minister in corruption probe ‘found in palace of deposed Bangladesh leader’

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden insisted he has full confidence in Tulip Siddiq - and she denies any wrong doing

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