Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

UK transport secretary Louise Haigh resigned after admitting to a decade-old criminal offence involving a missing mobile phone, with justice minister Heidi Alexander replacing her. Haigh pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation, leading to concerns in Downing Street and her resignation, making her the first cabinet minister to resign under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Haigh’s departure comes amidst challenges in transport policy, including discussions on electric vehicle sales and the recent passing of a rail nationalisation bill, marking a loss of a leftwing figure in the cabinet.

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