“There is no evidence that Tulip violated the ministerial code of conduct, nor is there evidence of financial irregularities,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Tulip Siddiq, the UK City Minister, resigned after being related to corruption charges against Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She sent in her resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier today, Tuesday.
Image: Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Tulip
There is no evidence: According to the British news agency The Guardian, governing Labour Party MP Tulip Siddiq handed over her resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday. The resignation comes amid pressure over reports that she acquired free ownership of various houses from her aunt’s close connections.
Resignation letter of Tulip
Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded to Tulip Siddiq’s resignation letter, writing:
Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded to Tulip Siddiq’s resignation lette
Dear Tulip,
Thank you for your letter. I regret to accept your resignation from ministerial office.
I sincerely thank you for your dedication and contributions as Minister of the Treasury, particularly for your leadership in launching the banking hubs, spearheading efforts to open our 100th site, shaping our thinking on financial inclusion, and contributing to the success of the Chancellor’s first Mansion House speech (thank you).
As I accept your resignation, I want to clarify that Sir Laurie Magnus, the Independent Adviser, has assured me that there is no evidence of a breach of ministerial conduct or financial impropriety on your side. I appreciate your voluntary submission to the Independent Adviser and your full cooperation in seeking the truth.
I recognize you have made a difficult decision to remove the recurring distractions from our mission of creating change for Britain. I want to make it obvious that the door will always be open for you in the future.
