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Resignation of British Transport Minister Louise Haigh Following Fraud Conviction

Louise Haigh resigns as UK Transport Minister over a past fraud conviction linked to a stolen work phone incident.

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Updated: Nov 29th, 2024, 5:36 AM ET

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Louise Haigh resigned as UK Transport Minister after it was revealed she pleaded guilty to fraud linked to a 2013 incident involving a stolen work mobile phone. Despite asserting her commitment to the Labour government, she stated that her past conviction would distract from its work. Prime Minister Keir Starmer thanked her for her efforts in the transport sector but faced criticism for appointing someone with a spent conviction. Haigh's resignation is the first from Starmer's cabinet since the Labour Party’s election win in July 2023, raising questions about the leadership's judgment.

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