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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Dalton and Kate Devlin

Rushanara Ali resigns as homelessness minister after accusations of ‘staggering hypocrisy’ in eviction row

The homelessness minister has dramatically resigned after being accused of "staggering hypocrisy" over accusations she gave her tenants notice and then raised the rent at her east London townhouse by £700 a month.

Rushanara Ali had been facing mounting calls to quit after her tenants were reportedly told their fixed-term contract would not be renewed because the property was being put up for sale.

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