Louise Haigh

Haigh described the events in Ceuta as 'extremely concerning' and emphasized the need to prevent illegal migration.

Hürriyet·Turkey· 2026-08-01

Louise Haigh is a close ally of Andy Burnham and oversees a powerful new PM’s department.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-26

Louise Haigh is the most powerful woman in Britain and has recently been appointed as first secretary of state.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-22

Louise Haigh has been appointed as the minister and first secretary of state, leading the new department.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2026-07-22

Louise Haigh is the First Secretary of State and has returned to the cabinet after supporting Burnham.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-07-21

Louise Haigh, who had previously served as shadow Northern secretary, was named chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-20

Louise Haigh was made first secretary of state and chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-20

Louise Haigh called for radical changes in taxation and economic growth support.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-29

Louise Haigh was a key part of Burnham's campaign in the Makersfield by-election.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-06-28

Louise Haigh, who ran his successful byelection campaign, is overseeing the transition for him.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-24

Louise Haigh, who ran Burnham’s successful byelection campaign, will now run his transition team.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-22

Louise Haigh is a former transport secretary who is a key Burnham ally.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-21

Louise Haigh, a former cabinet minister, has been managing Burnham’s campaign.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-21

Louise Haigh has effectively led Burnham’s campaign to win Makerfield.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 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.

Público·Portugal· 2026-06-20

Louise Haigh said after Burnham's byelection victory that they hope for a managed and orderly transition.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-20

Louise Haigh, one of Burnham’s closest allies, told the BBC that Sir Keir should 'agree a managed way forward'.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-19

Louise Haigh managed Burnham's campaign and discussed the implications of his victory.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-19

Louise Haigh called for Starmer to avoid a brutal leadership contest.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-19

Labour MP Louise Haigh, a Burnham ally, said Starmer should consider an orderly and managed transition.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-06-19

Louise Haigh, the Labour MP who helped run Burnham’s campaign, expressed hope for an orderly transition.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-19

Mandelson said former transport secretary Louise Haigh’s exit from government was 'harsh' after she quit over a fraud offence.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 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.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-13

Louise Haigh was forced out in 2024, which McSweeney was instrumental in.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-02-08

The executive of the soft-left Tribune group of MPs – which includes the former ministers Louise Haigh and Justin Madders.

The Guardian·United 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.'

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2026-01-25

Louise Haigh is a former transport secretary mentioned as a potential leadership candidate.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-11-14

Louise Haigh is a former transport secretary and is mentioned as a backbencher in the context of leadership discussions.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-11-12

Louise Haigh highlighted Sarah Wynn-Williams's case in the House of Commons during a debate about employment rights.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-09-21

Louise Haigh is a former cabinet minister who remains close to Andy Burnham.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-09-20