Tulip Siddiq’s Campaign Materials Found in Ganabhaban Ruins

Campaign leaflets and a gold-trimmed pen linked to UK Labour Party minister Tulip Siddiq have reportedly been discovered in the ransacked Ganabhaban, the former official residence of Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to The Independent.

The UK Treasury minister, responsible for tackling financial crime, is under investigation by standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus following allegations of ties to her aunt Sheikh Hasina, who was removed from power after widespread protests last year.

Sheikh Hasina is currently under investigation by Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission, while Siddiq faces scrutiny over her alleged role in a 2013 nuclear power plant deal with Russia, reportedly involving large-scale embezzlement.

The Times reported that Siddiq’s campaign materials were found amid luxury items in Ganabhaban, including Chanel and Swarovski bags, a diamond certificate, and a $1,500 Montblanc pen.

Siddiq, who referred herself to Sir Laurie last week, has denied any wrongdoing. In a letter requesting an investigation, she maintained her innocence.

Despite the allegations, Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden expressed full confidence in Siddiq, stating on Times Radio: “She did the right thing by referring herself to the independent adviser on ministerial interests.”

However, calls for her dismissal have intensified, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch urging Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to remove Siddiq. “She is accused of corruption while serving as anti-corruption minister,” Badenoch said.

The controversy has also drawn attention from the Bangladeshi government, which raised concerns about Siddiq’s alleged links to Sheikh Hasina’s regime.