UK homelessness minister resigns after tenant eviction claims
Rushanara Ali, the UK homelessness minister, has resigned from her position following allegations of hypocrisy. It was reported that Ali had evicted four tenants from a property she owns in east London, and then re-let the same property just weeks later at a rent increase of almost £700 per month. The tenants were informed in November last year that their fixed-term contract would not be renewed as the property was being put up for sale. This move was seen as contradictory to Ali's role as the homelessness minister, tasked with addressing the issue of housing and homelessness in the country. The resignation comes as a result of the public backlash and accusations of hypocrisy directed at Ali, highlighting the importance of government officials upholding the principles they are meant to advocate for.
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