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www.standard.co.ukLouise Haigh resigned as Transport Secretary in November 2024 after admitting to making a false police report about a stolen work phone; she stated it was a mistake and since then has returned to the back benches. More recent coverage focuses on her ongoing political activity and public statements since stepping down.[5]
- Key point: resignation occurred in late 2024, making her no longer a cabinet minister.[3][4]
- Current status: backbench MP for Sheffield Heeley, active on campaigns and parliamentary work.[5]
- Notable context: the resignation followed media reports about a prior conviction related to a false report, later described as spent.[2][3]
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