UK Anti-Corruption Minister Tulip Siddiq Resigns Over Bangladesh Ties

Tulip Siddiq steps down from her Treasury role following scrutiny of her family connections to Bangladesh’s ousted regime, despite being cleared of wrongdoing.

Tulip Siddiq resigned as Economic Secretary to the Treasury, citing her role had become a distraction due to her family ties to Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
An ethics investigation by Sir Laurie Magnus cleared Siddiq of breaching the ministerial code or engaging in financial improprieties but criticized her lack of awareness of potential reputational risks.
Siddiq’s resignation follows allegations from Bangladesh's anti-corruption commission linking her family to embezzlement and irregularities in infrastructure projects, which she denies.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepted her resignation with sadness, emphasizing her contributions to financial inclusion and confirming no evidence of misconduct was found.
Emma Reynolds has been appointed as Siddiq’s successor, marking the second ministerial resignation in Starmer’s government within two months.