Tulip Siddiq Denies Corruption Allegations from Bangladesh

Former UK minister Tulip Siddiq has strongly refuted corruption allegations made by Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), describing them as 'false and vexatious'. Her resignation as economic secretary to the Treasury in January was prompted by these allegations, despite her insistence on her innocence, to avoid distracting the government. The ACC's claims are linked to a broader investigation into her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, and her family's alleged embezzlement of £3.9 billion from infrastructure projects. Siddiq's lawyers argue that the allegations have never been formally presented to her and accuse the ACC of targeting her and attempting to interfere with UK politics. The Prime Minister's ethics adviser found no evidence of wrongdoing by Siddiq but noted the reputational risk posed by her familial ties. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has left the possibility open for Siddiq's return to government, emphasizing her lack of improprieties in the ACC's accusations.