Starmer risks ministerial rift with slap down of transport secretary after £1bn investment loss

Keir Starmer criticized transport secretary Louise Haigh for suggesting a boycott of P&O ferries, leading to a rift in the government. The fallout resulted in P&O’s parent company canceling a £1 billion investment, prompting the prime minister to defend the importance of inward investment despite the controversy surrounding Haigh. Despite setbacks, Starmer remains focused on economic growth and upcoming investor summit, emphasizing the need for stability and confidence in the UK government.

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