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Dan Peters 08 August 2025

Homelessness minister quits to avoid becoming 'distraction'

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Close-up of a printed document with the bold heading 'LETTER OF RESIGNATION' and partially visible text below it. © Daniele Mezzadri / Shutterstock.com.

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has quit the Government following allegations she evicted tenants from her property and then raised the rent by hundreds of pounds.

The move would likely be prohibited under Labour's Renters' Rights Bill, which introduces fresh protections for tenants.

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