It also criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer for appointing Tulip to the role as city minister. “The Times view on questions over City minister: Siddiq Saga” expressed scepticism about Tulip’s suitability for the role of Labour’s city minister, questioning both her qualifications and potential conflicts of interest. It added that “Tulip Siddiq was not an obvious choice to be Labour’s City minister. “At a critical moment for the economy, with growth stalling, Ms Siddiq cannot do her job. “The only sensible course is for Ms Siddiq to stand aside while the investigations proceed.

Source: The Times January 08, 2025 16:39 UTC