Tulip Siddiq denies claims that she brokered corrupt deal with Russia to build nuclear power plant

Keir Starmer has given his full support to Tulip Siddiq, the Treasury minister, after Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission accused her and family members of embezzling billions as part of a deal for a nuclear power plant.

Siddiq, whose role as economic secretary to the Treasury includes responsibility for tackling financial corruption. She has denied any involvement in the claims.