Rushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, faces backlash for raising the rent on her Bow property by £700 after ending tenants’ leases, which has been labeled hypocritical given her advocacy against rental exploitation. Critics argue her actions contradict the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, prompting calls for her resignation and questioning the appropriateness of MPs as landlords in their constituencies.
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Doctor accused of poisoning dozens of patients to show off his resuscitation skills
Frédéric Pechier, a 53-year-old former anaesthetist, faces trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at clinics in Besançon between 2008 and 2017 to showcase his resuscitation skills, resulting in 12 deaths. He denies the charges, claiming innocence, while prosecutors describe the case as unprecedented in French legal history, with the trial expected to last until December. Want More Context? 🔎
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