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Homelessness minister quits to avoid becoming 'distraction'

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.

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By Dan Peters | 08 August 2025
Rushanara Ali © Chris McAndrew, CC BY 3.0

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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