Rushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, resigned after being accused of significantly raising the rent on her east London townhouse shortly after the previous tenants' contract expired. In her resignation letter to the prime minister, she indicated that continuing in her role would distract from the government's ambitious work. While maintaining her adherence to legal requirements and taking her responsibilities seriously, Ms Ali recognized that the ongoing controversy would not allow her to focus on her ministerial duties. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for her work in the ministry.
Rushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister after being accused of raising the rent on her east London townhouse by 700 weeks after the previous tenants' contract ended.
In a letter to the prime minister, she stated that remaining in the role would be 'a distraction from the ambitious work of this government'.
Ms Ali insisted she had followed 'all legal requirements' and took her responsibilities 'seriously', but acknowledged the distraction her role had become.
The Prime Minister thanked Ms Ali for her 'diligent work' at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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