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Matt Watts

Louise Haigh resigns as transport secretary after misleading police over 'phone theft'

Louise Haigh has resigned as Transport Secretary after admitting she incorrectly told police that her work mobile phone was stolen in 2013.

She told the Prime Minister in her resignation letter that she is “totally committed to our political project” but believes “it will be best served by my supporting you from outside Government”.

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