Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, said the investigation was proof an enhanced independent process for assessing ministerial standards "is working". On BBC Breakfast, Jones argued the investigation "happened very quickly, and the process has been followed properly - that's good for government".

Tulip Siddiq has resigned as the UK’s treasury minister after being under the scanner for her close ties to ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Labour MP has been accused of corruption

The UK’s City minister Tulip Siddiq resigned from the government following an ethics review into allegations around her use and receipt of properties linked to the ousted Bangladeshi regime.