Louise Haigh
United KingdompoliticianFemaleb. 19826.6Global Dominance: 0.03%Louise Haigh is a British politician and Labour Party member who served as the transport minister. She was recently in the news after stepping down from her position in light of a minor criminal offense related to a mobile phone incident prior to her government appointment.
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Louise Haigh, who ran Burnham’s successful byelection campaign, will now run his transition team.
Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out | Labour party leadershipUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
Louise Haigh is a former transport secretary who is a key Burnham ally.
Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like | Labour party leadershipUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Louise Haigh, a former cabinet minister, has been managing Burnham’s campaign.
Burnham faces Brexit’s bitter legacy – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-21Louise Haigh has effectively led Burnham’s campaign to win Makerfield.
Andy Burnham’s Britain appears to be moving towards reality. What would it look like? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Louise Haigh is a Labour MP who advised Keir Starmer to reflect on the recent electoral results and consider a transition of power.
Mais de 100 deputados trabalhistas pedem a Starmer que se afaste | Reino Unido
Portugal· 2026-06-20
Louise Haigh said after Burnham's byelection victory that they hope for a managed and orderly transition.
Labour calls grow for Keir Starmer to stand down as British PM – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-20
Louise Haigh, one of Burnham’s closest allies, told the BBC that Sir Keir should 'agree a managed way forward'.
Cabinet ministers tell British PM Starmer to make way for Burnham
New Zealand· 2026-06-19
Louise Haigh managed Burnham's campaign and discussed the implications of his victory.
Celebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ | Andy BurnhamUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
Louise Haigh called for Starmer to avoid a brutal leadership contest.
Cabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit | Labour party leadershipUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
Labour MP Louise Haigh, a Burnham ally, said Starmer should consider an orderly and managed transition.
Burnham looks ready to challenge Starmer for PM
Taiwan· 2026-06-19Louise Haigh, the Labour MP who helped run Burnham’s campaign, expressed hope for an orderly transition.
‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside | Andy BurnhamUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
Mandelson said former transport secretary Louise Haigh’s exit from government was 'harsh' after she quit over a fraud offence.
UK ministers braced as thousands of private texts released with Peter Mandelson files – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Louise Haigh, then the transport secretary, called for a boycott of P&O Ferries amid a diplomatic row over DP World's attendance at an investment summit.
Boss of P&O Ferries owner DP World leaves over Jeffrey Epstein links | Jeffrey EpsteinUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Louise Haigh was forced out in 2024, which McSweeney was instrumental in.
Keir Starmer battles to save his premiership after resignation of Cork man Morgan McSweeney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
The executive of the soft-left Tribune group of MPs – which includes the former ministers Louise Haigh and Justin Madders.
Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027 | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Former Cabinet minister Louise Haigh said it was 'incredibly disappointing' and called for the NEC to 'change course and make the right decision.'
Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election | News
Jamaica· 2026-01-25
Louise Haigh is a former transport secretary mentioned as a potential leadership candidate.
‘They all think Keir is done’: how push to protect Starmer’s job backfired spectacularly | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Louise Haigh is a former transport secretary and is mentioned as a backbencher in the context of leadership discussions.
Prime Minister will fight any attempt to replace him, friends sayUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Louise Haigh highlighted Sarah Wynn-Williams's case in the House of Commons during a debate about employment rights.
Meta exposé author faces bankruptcy after ban on criticising company | MetaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-21
Louise Haigh is a former cabinet minister who remains close to Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham, the man who would be king | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Louise Haigh called for a greater defense of diversity and migration.
Labour MPs will hope Starmer’s words after far-right rally signal shift in tone | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-14
Louise Haigh is known to be a formidable organiser and is mentioned as a potential leader.
Can Keir survive? Inside the plot to bring down the prime minister | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Louise Haigh was the first minister in Starmer's cabinet to resign due to making a false report.
Belajar Adab Pejabat dari Bekas Wakil PM Angela Rayner
Indonesia· 2025-09-07
Louise Haigh resigned from her position as Minister of Transport following her previous conviction for fraud.
تايمز: استقالة رابع وزير بحكومة ستارمر خلال عام هدية لحزب الإصلاح المعارض
Egypt· 2025-08-08
Louise Haigh is a Labour politician who has supported Zelda Perkins in her campaign against NDAs.
‘Nowhere for them to hide any more’: Zelda Perkins’ fight against NDAs after Harvey Weinstein | Harvey WeinsteinUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Louise Haigh, then the transport secretary, expressed feeling desperately sorry for Sue Gray.
As Starmer's first year ends in crisis, now comes a bigger battleUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-27
Chandra persuaded the Emiratis to invest £1bn in the UK, after a prospective deal was put at risk by a fallout over public comments by the then transport secretary Louise Haigh.
Varun Chandra: Starmer adviser proving ‘vital link’ for Labour in US trade talks | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Louise Haigh stepped down as transport secretary after pleading guilty to a criminal offence.
UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut
Nigeria· 2025-02-28
Louise Haigh resigned after admitting guilt for an offense committed before becoming a member of parliament.
Dėl pagalbos užsieniui mažinimo planų atsistatydino britų ministrė
Lithuania· 2025-02-28
Louise Haigh stepped down as transport secretary after pleading guilty to a criminal offence.
UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut
Kenya· 2025-02-28