UK Homelessness Minister Quits After Making Her Own Tenants Homeless
The revelations, first reported by the i Paper, raised concerns about a perceived conflict between Ali's personal actions as a landlord and her public stance on housing policy.
Bangladeshi-born Ali, who represents Bethnal Green and Stepney, submitted her resignation to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a letter late on Thursday. She wrote, 'It is with a heavy heart that I offer you my resignation as a Minister,' and emphasized that she had always followed legal requirements, stating, 'I believe I took my responsibilities and duties seriously, and the facts demonstrate this.'
The MP said she was stepping down because her continued presence in the role would be 'a distraction from the ambitious work of the government.' She cited supposed achievements made during her tenure, including tackling rough sleeping, strengthening democracy, and developing a pathway to end the war in Gaza.
It is unclear why a homelessness minister elected by Brits in the United Kingdom considered the war in Gaza to be on her list of priorities.
Ali has previously spoken out against landlords who exploit private renters and supported Labour's upcoming Renters' Rights Bill, which will bar landlords from relisting properties at higher rents within six months of ending a tenancy to sell.
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