Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face corruption trial in Bangladesh

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq is set to face trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh.

The former minister is accused of illegally receiving land in Bangladesh as part of a wider investigation into the regime of her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, who was deposed as prime minister last year.

The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed her case is due to be heard, along with more than 20 other individuals including Hasina and other family members, on 11 August and if she does not attend it will be held in her absence.

Lawyers for Siddiq have denied the allegations, describing them as “politically motivated”.

The Hampstead and Highgate MP resigned as treasury minister in Sir Keir Starmer’s government in January, saying continuing in her role…