Tulip Siddiq faces pressure to resign over property scandal linked to Bangladesh
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UK City minister Tulip Siddiq faces increasing calls to resign amid a property scandal linked to the ousted Bangladeshi government. She has lived in properties associated with her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is accused of corruption. Siddiq's ownership of a flat near King’s Cross, acquired without payment, has raised questions. She is also renting a £2.1 million home from a member of the Awami League, which has faced allegations of financial misconduct. While Siddiq claims she has done nothing wrong, her explanations about the property ownership have changed. Critics argue her financial dealings are becoming difficult to defend, putting her position as anti-corruption minister in jeopardy.