Former Labour minister Tulip Siddiq is facing what she describes as a "targeted and baseless" smear campaign by Bangladeshi authorities concerning allegations of corruption. Her legal team asserts the claims are false and have never been formally presented. Siddiq resigned as economic secretary in January, aiming to avoid being a distraction, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer affirmatively left the door open for her return. An ethics inquiry cleared her of misconduct, though it raised concerns over potential reputational risks linked to her family ties in Bangladesh amid an ongoing Anti Corruption Commission investigation into allegations against her aunt, Sheikh Hasina.
Tulip Siddiq's lawyers assert that allegations of corruption against her are "false and vexatious," claiming the investigation lacks evidence and is merely a smear campaign.
In 2021, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that the "door remains open" for Siddiq's return to government after her resignation over corruption allegations.
Ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus noted that while he found no evidence of improprieties by Siddiq, he regretted her lack of caution regarding reputational risks.
The Anti Corruption Commission's investigation into Sheikh Hasina and her family's alleged embezzlement is fueled by accusations from political rival Bobby Hajjaj.
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