London, Jan 09 (V7N) — The UK branch of Bangladesh's Awami League, led by ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has reportedly campaigned for British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, according to a report published by The Telegraph on Wednesday.

The report highlights connections between the UK Awami League and the ruling Labour Party, suggesting a collaborative effort to support Starmer and Tulip Siddique, Minister of State for Financial Services and niece of Sheikh Hasina.

The Telegraph alleges that during his time in the shadow cabinet, Keir Starmer benefited from a fundraising dinner organized by representatives of the UK Awami League. The group reportedly distributed Labour Party leaflets and carried placards in support of Starmer during the 2019 general elections in his Holborn and St Pancras constituency.

The report also notes active involvement in Tulip Siddique's campaigns. Prominent UK Awami League members, including Shah Shamim Ahmed and Syed Shajidur Rahman Faruk, are said to have supported Siddique's re-election efforts.

Photos of Starmer with Awami League members Abdul Shahid Sheikh and Abdul Ahad Chowdhury have also surfaced. Sheikh, identified as a public relations officer for the Awami League, reportedly campaigned for Labour candidates and interacted with senior party officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

This revelation comes at a time when Tulip Siddique faces scrutiny over allegations of corruption linked to a "free flat" in London and the Rooppur nuclear power project in Bangladesh. The connection between the Awami League and Labour Party has added further pressure on Siddique and brought Prime Minister Starmer into the spotlight.

The report speculates that these activities were conducted under Sheikh Hasina's guidance to ensure a global foothold for the Awami League. Despite Hasina's ousting and residence in Delhi, the UK branch of her party remains active in supporting Labour figures.

While the UK Awami League's influence on British politics remains unclear, these revelations raise questions about the nature of their involvement and potential implications for both Labour Party and British governance.

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