UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigns after admitting she misled police about a stolen phone in 2013.

UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has resigned after admitting she misled police in 2013 about a supposedly stolen work mobile phone. Haigh, who was convicted and conditionally discharged in 2014, said the mistake was unintentional. The resignation, which follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's July victory, comes amid challenges for the Labour Party. Critics have questioned Starmer's judgment for appointing Haigh despite knowing about her past conviction.

November 28, 2024
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