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Rachael Burford

Who is Rushanara Ali? The homelessness minister forced to quit over London rent scandal

Rushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister following revelations she hiked the rent on a London property she owns shortly after removing the tenants.

The Labour MP is said to have re-listed the home near the Olympic Village for £700-a-month more, shortly after telling four occupants they had to move out.

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