Tulip Siddiq, the anti-corruption minister, is facing allegations of corruption related to brokering a deal with Russia for a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh in 2013. Billions of pounds were reportedly embezzled in this agreement. Despite denying all allegations and referring herself to a fact-finding exercise by the ministerial standards adviser, Siddiq is under pressure from the Tories to step down. The Prime Minister still expresses confidence in her, but the Conservatives are calling for her dismissal. Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, is expected to follow the advice of authorities regarding Siddiq’s situation. Siddiq maintains her innocence and has requested an independent investigation to establish the facts.
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Man arrested for ‘murder’ of dad, 53, killed when explosion destroyed his house
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 53-year-old father, David Howard, died in an explosion on John Street in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The explosion destroyed his home and damaged nearby properties, leading to an evacuation of the area. While a 43-year-old suspect has been released on bail, police stress that the investigation is in its early stages and urge the public to avoid speculation as they seek more information about the tragic...
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