Sir Keir was criticized by the Conservatives for allowing her to go, claiming that it demonstrated that he was “weak” and “didn’t have the guts” to fire her.
Long after her position had become unsustainable, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claimed he had “dithered and delayed to protect his close friend.”
She stated: “Tulip Siddiq still expresses’sadness’ at her unavoidable resignation, even as Bangladesh brings a criminal case against him.” inadequate management by a weak prime minister.
“Reputational hazards” In his letter acknowledging Ms. Siddiq’s resignation, Sir Keir praised her and said that he had “with sadness” accepted her choice to stand down.
Additionally, he emphasized that “the door remains open for you going forward” and implied that she may quickly return to the ministerial ranks.
Ms. Siddiq should have taken greater steps to prevent “reputational risks arising from her close family’s association with Bangladesh,” according to Sir Laurie’s independent assessment.
