Ex-Minister Tulip Siddiq Slams Burnham's Reshuffle, Citing Unfair Sackings of Competent Staff

Former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq publicly criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham's major government reshuffle, which saw most of Keir Starmer's allies removed from power. Siddiq expressed frustration over the 'unceremonious sacking' of competent parliamentary private secretaries (PPSs), specifically noting the removal of Abena Oppong-Asare, the first Black woman to serve as PPS to a prime minister. The reshuffle, occurring within Burnham's first week in office, aims to strengthen junior roles under a new chief whip. Siddiq, who resigned from Starmer's government in January 2025 amid corruption allegations linked to her aunt, former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, has been convicted in absentia in Bangladesh. The government has been approached for comment.

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