Louise Haigh has resigned as the UK Transport Secretary after admitting to incorrectly telling the police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. In her resignation letter to Sir Keir Starmer, she expressed regret for the distraction her actions may cause from the government’s work. Haigh stated that she remains committed to the political project but believes she can better support it from outside the government. She also highlighted her pride in the achievements made since the election and vowed to continue fighting for the people of Sheffield Heeley.
Haigh’s resignation comes after she became the first minister to leave Keir Starmer’s government. Prior to her resignation, she was seen as a standard-bearer of the “soft left” and had held various shadow cabinet roles. As the Transport Secretary, she focused on issues such as public transport, net zero emissions, and women’s safety.
In response to Haigh’s resignation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer thanked her for her contributions to the government’s transport agenda and left the door open for her potential return in the future. Despite Haigh’s departure, she is praised for her accomplishments in taking the rail system back into public ownership and investing in vital transport services. The government’s focus remains on delivering on its policies and commitments to the public.
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