The UK's homelessness minister has resigned following allegations that she evicted tenants and increased rent. The resignation represents a setback for the Labour government, which is currently trailing Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party in opinion polls. The controversy surrounding the minister's actions has fueled criticism of the Labour party's housing policies and its ability to address the ongoing housing crisis. The timing of the resignation is particularly damaging, as it comes amid increasing pressure on the government to deliver on its promises to tackle homelessness and improve housing affordability.