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Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

Former London deputy mayor Heidi Alexander chosen as replacement
Business - Financial Times - 53 minutes ago
Minister Louise Haigh quits after fraud offence revealed

Haigh's departure is the first cabinet resignation under Sir Keir Starmer's government.
Top stories - BBC News - 32 minutes ago
UK transport secretary Louise Haigh admits historic offence over phone claim

Labour MP told police that work phone had been stolen in mugging, only to find it later
World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago
Louise Haigh resigns as transport secretary after admitting phone offence

Haigh tells PM she is ‘totally committed’ but leaves role after incorrectly telling police a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. UK politics live – latest updates Louise Haigh has resigned ...
World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago
UK Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Resigns After Fraud Conviction Revealed

In the latest setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Louise Haigh resigned from the cabinet Friday after admitting she pleaded guilty to a type of fraud in 2014.
World - The New York Times - 11 minutes ago