UK Junior Health Minister Andrew Gwynne has been dismissed after sending offensive and inappropriate messages on WhatsApp. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the decision on Saturday (Feb 8) following a report by The Mail, which exposed Gwynne’s remarks in a WhatsApp group. He allegedly made racist and sexually suggestive comments, including wishing for an elderly voter’s death before the next election. Gwynne also faced accusations of antisemitism and insulting Deputy PM Angela Rayner. He later apologized on social media platform X.

UK Economic Secretary Tulip Siddiq has resigned following allegations of financial misconduct, including receiving gifts from individuals linked to former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina. Despite an independent ethics review clearing her of rule violations, Siddiq stepped down citing the controversy’s impact on government focus. Reports link her to Bangladesh’s embezzlement cases and earlier controversies. Opposition demands and media scrutiny added pressure. Siddiq’s resignation paves the way for Emma Reynolds to succeed her as Pensions Minister.