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PhotoNews Pakistan > Top News > Who is Tulip Siddiq? UK MP Facing Scrutiny Over Ties to Sheikh Hasina
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Who is Tulip Siddiq? UK MP Facing Scrutiny Over Ties to Sheikh Hasina

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By Web Desk Published January 13, 2025 4 Min Read
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Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom, Tulip Siddiq. Photo Credits: Financial Times
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Pressure is intensifying on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to dismiss his anti-corruption minister, Tulip Siddiq, following a damning condemnation by Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government. Yunus criticized the use of properties gifted to Siddiq and her family by Bangladesh’s former regime, a regime led by her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Serious concerns have emerged about Siddiq’s connections to Hasina’s ousted government, prompting calls for a probe into her involvement in corruption cases. This has led to increased domestic demands for her resignation, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accusing Prime Minister Starmer of nepotism for appointing “his personal friend as anti-corruption minister.” At the same time, she faces accusations of corruption herself.

Siddiq’s Political Background and Current Challenges

Tulip Siddiq is the Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate and has been a prominent member of the UK’s Labour Cabinet since May 2015. She currently serves as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister, tasked with combating corruption within the UK’s financial markets. Siddiq, a vocal supporter of her aunt Hasina, faced scrutiny when it was revealed that the London properties she resided in were gifts from the Awami League.

Tulip Siddiq life's improved thanks to the Bangladeshi dictator
She's richer than Elon Musk with more property links than House and Co agents pic.twitter.com/ac4mJrII0T

— Make Britain Great Again (@UkandNireland) January 13, 2025

After the media exposed the properties’ origins, Siddiq consulted the independent adviser on ministerial standards, asserting her innocence by saying, “I have done nothing wrong.”

Escalating Calls for Resignation

Following Yunus’s accusations, which include Siddiq living in properties linked to her aunt’s corruption investigation, there has been significant public and political pressure for her to step down. Yunus has called for these properties to be investigated as part of ongoing inquiries into fraud and embezzlement and demanded an apology from Siddiq.

In response, Siddiq referred herself for an investigation, which led Badenoch to demand her dismissal on social media, reinforcing the situation’s urgency.

BREAKING: Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq is seen leaving her home as she comes under increasing pressure over her relationship with the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh. She has denied any wrongdoing.

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Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube pic.twitter.com/VyGHxFlfo9

— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 13, 2025

Despite the controversy, Starmer has expressed his full confidence in Siddiq, stating that she has “acted entirely properly.” Additionally, Science Secretary Peter Kyle defended Siddiq’s decision to seek an independent review of her actions, emphasizing the importance of allowing the investigation to proceed without prejudice. He remarked on Sky News, “I think she’s done exactly the right thing, she’s referred herself, that inquiry needs to go through.”

Kyle also highlighted that the enhanced powers granted to authorities for independent investigations ensure a thorough examination of the allegations. He reassured that Prime Minister Starmer would respect the outcome of the independent inquiry, underscoring the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

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