Rushanara Ali, a junior minister in Keir Starmer’s government, abruptly resigned from the government last night.

It came just hours after the i newspaper reported that Ali, formerly the homelessness minister, had evicted tenants from her own property and then re-listed the house within a matter of weeks – for a higher rental price.

While Ali insisted she has consistently followed the rules, she quit to avoid being a “distraction” to the government.

Here’s what you need to know.

Who is Rushanara Ali?

Elected in 2010, the Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney has consistently represented London’s east end over her 15-year career in parliament.

She was in the shadow cabinet under former Labour leader Ed Miliband, and supported Jeremy Corbyn during his own leadership race.

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