NEWS STORY : Louise Haigh Resigns From Cabinet After Fraud Conviction Revealed

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Louise Haigh has resigned from the Cabinet after it was revealed that she pleaded guilty to fraud in 2013 when she falsely reported a work phone as stolen. Haigh, the Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley, played a key role in overseeing the Government’s transport agenda, including rail nationalisation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised her contribution, noting:

“Thank you for all you have done to deliver this Government’s ambitious transport agenda. You have made huge strides to take our rail system back into public ownership through the creation of Great British Railways, investing £1 billion in our vital bus services and lowering cost for motorists. I know you still have a huge contribution to make in the future.”

Her resignation marks the first major departure from Starmer’s cabinet since Labour’s July election victory.