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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Heidi Alexander appointed new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigns

Heidi Alexander has been handed the role after previously serving as a justice minister - (PA)

Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary following the resignation of Louise Haigh on Friday morning.

Ms Haigh became the first minister to quit Sir Keir Starmer’s government after admitting she had been convicted for making a false report to police over a mobile phone being stolen 10 years ago.

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