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UK Minister Tulip Siddiq, Facing Corruption Probe In Bangladesh, Resigns 'To Avoid Distraction For Govt'


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 22:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Tulip Siddiq served as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister and was responsible for addressing corruption within the UK's financial markets. Confirming her resignation on X, Siddiq stated that continuing in her role would be "a distraction" for the government,

Tulip Siddiq, a UK minister of Bangladeshi descent, has resigned from her position as City Minister to avoid being a distraction for the government while she faces a corruption investigation in Bangladesh. The investigation stems from allegations related to her family's business dealings in the country. Siddiq, who has been a vocal critic of corruption, denies any wrongdoing and asserts that the probe is politically motivated. Her resignation was announced to ensure that the government's focus remains on its agenda without the distraction of her personal legal issues. The case has drawn attention due to her prominent role in UK politics and her family's significant business interests in Bangladesh.

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