Allegations of impropriety
Labour's City Minister Tulip Siddiq has come under scrutiny for receiving a two-bedroom flat near King’s Cross, London, from a man connected to Bangladesh’s recently ousted Prime Minister.
Calls for investigation
City Minister Tulip Siddiq urged to be probed
There are mounting calls for Labour leader Keir Starmer to investigate his anti-corruption minister for her ties to figures linked to the deposed Bangladeshi PM.
Denials and defense
Ms Siddiq denies accusations of embezzlement and links to Awami League
Ms Siddiq has denied any wrongdoing, including allegations of involvement in embezzlement from a nuclear energy project in Bangladesh. She also refutes any suggestions that her property ownership is tied to support for the Awami League.
Pressure on Starmer
Tory MP demands transparency
Tory MP Ben Obese-Jecty has called on Starmer to launch an investigation for full transparency, citing the need to address concerns about Siddiq's connections to the Awami League.
Background
Property transfer and familial ties
The flat was reportedly given to Ms Siddiq by a developer linked to the Awami League, led by her aunt Sheikh Hasina. Additionally, it has been alleged that Siddiq lived in another flat gifted to her family by an ally of Sheikh Hasina.
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