Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, said the investigation was proof an enhanced independent process for assessing ministerial standards "is working". On BBC Breakfast, Jones argued the investigation "happened very quickly, and the process has been followed properly - that's good for government".

Tulip Siddiq has resigned as the UK’s treasury minister after being under the scanner for her close ties to ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Labour MP has been accused of corruption

Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after being embroiled in a corruption scandal, Downing Street has confirmed.