Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali Resigns Amid Tenant Eviction Controversy
Evicted tenants allege rent was hiked by £700 upon re‑listing
Rushanara Ali has resigned from her role as homelessness minister after revelations that she evicted tenants from her East London property, claiming it was being sold, only to relist it weeks later with a substantial rent increase of £700 per month.
Her decision to step down follows widespread criticism, particularly as she had been an advocate for tenants’ protections under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill.
Her decision to step down follows widespread criticism, particularly as she had been an advocate for tenants’ protections under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill.
