Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims

Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali resigned amid accusations of rent hikes on a property she owns. The controversy arose when Ali ended her tenants' contract to sell the house, but then re-listed it at a higher rental rate, contradicting proposed renters' rights legislation. Amid calls for her resignation from opposition politicians and housing advocacy groups, Ali stepped down, citing a potential distraction from government work. This development marks the sixth recent departure from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration, adding to existing challenges for the government.