Serious allegations against British minister Tulip Siddiq, opposition leaders demand her dismissal

By News Update On Jan 13, 2025

After serious allegations of corruption against Tulip Siddiq, a British Labor Party minister and niece of Sheikh Hasina, pressure is increasing on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to remove her from her post. Referring to this allegation, Bangladesh's interim leader Mohammad Yunus said that it is an 'irony' that Tulip Siddiq, an anti-corruption minister, has herself been accused of corruption.

allegations against tulip siddiq
Siddiq is accused of having taken properties from supporters of the former government of Bangladesh. Yunus has demanded an investigation from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate these allegations of Siddiq. “These properties should be returned to Bangladesh as they have been purchased by Awami League associates,” he said.

Siddiq's defense
However, Tulip Siddiq has denied these allegations and requested for an independent investigation. He has said that he is not involved in any wrongdoing and the matter should be investigated in a transparent manner. Despite criticism from the Bangladesh government, Siddiq stands firmly in its defence.

attack by opposition leaders
After the allegations against Siddiq, opposition leaders have also become aggressive regarding this matter. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to fire Siddiq. He said, “Starmer appointed a minister who worked against corruption, but the same minister is embroiled in corruption allegations.”

Siddiq lives in property worth Rs 22 crores
According to the Sunday Times report, Tulip Siddiq owns an expensive flat in Hampstead, which was gifted to her by a company linked to Bangladeshi businessmen in 2005. Later this property was given to Siddiq's sister, and Siddiq started living there. Apart from this, he also has a flat in King's Cross, which was given to him by Abdul Motalif in 2004. She has now put this property on rent, and she is currently living on rent at the house of UK Awami League executive member Abdul Karim Nazim, which is worth around £2.1 million (Rs 22 crore).

conclusion
Corruption allegations against Tulip Siddiq have become the center of political discussions in Britain. Despite sustained pressure from opposition leaders and the Bangladesh government, Siddiq has vehemently denied the allegations. Now it remains to be seen what action British Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes in this matter.