Chris Mason: Louise Haigh's swift resignation prompts questions

Keir Starmer is under scrutiny after the rapid departure of the transport secretary from his cabinet.

Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

Former London deputy mayor Heidi Alexander chosen as replacement

Business - Financial Times - 3 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 - 10 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 - 5 hours ago

Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

Former London deputy mayor Heidi Alexander chosen as replacement

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Louise Haigh’s damaging exit puts question mark over UK transport agenda

Plus, Keir Starmer’s immigration cynicism may pay off — or deal an electoral blow

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Louise Haigh’s damaging exit puts question mark over UK transport agenda

Plus, Keir Starmer’s immigration cynicism may pay off — or deal an electoral blow

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Minister Louise Haigh quits after fraud offence revealed

Haigh's departure is the first cabinet resignation under Sir Keir Starmer's government.

Louise Haigh ‘told to quit by No 10 over possible breach of ministerial code’

Sources say UK transport secretary was advised by Keir Starmer’s chief of staff it would be best for her to resign. UK politics live – latest updates Louise Haigh was advised to resign by No ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Chris Mason: Politicians wrestle with an issue of conscience

If the bill passes, it will become one of the biggest talking points at Westminster of 2025.

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories

Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.

Chris Mason: What a Trump victory means for the UK

How will Keir Starmer, the former north London human rights lawyer, gel with the brash New York billionaire?

Chris Mason: Trump win provokes dilemmas for UK

The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.

Chris Mason: A momentous day, whatever happens next

By voting for assisted dying MPs have taken a step towards a colossal social change in England and Wales.

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 - 19 hours ago

Accusations of “Race-Shifting” Prompt Canadian Cabinet Minister to Resign

Randy Boissonnault, who resigned as employment minister, had long described himself as the great-grandson of a Cree woman, but now acknowledges he was wrong about his family’s ancestry.

World - The New York Times - November 21