Keir let convicted criminal into heart of government while banging on about ethics – he has serious questions to answer
Given that Louise Haigh was solely known for giving striking train drivers billions in salary increases the week that pensioners were denied their winter heating payments, you might be forgiven for believing that her brief tenure in public life was illegal.
We now know, however, that she was a real convicted felon who was taken into the government.
Any prime minister will eventually lose their first cabinet member, but Sir Keir Starmer’s brief response to Haigh’s resignation letter makes it clear how furious he is right now.
The Prime Minister is in an unusual position for a man who stepped on the steps of Downing Street vowing to put an end to sleaze.
He is embroiled in controversy, just like a lot of the predecessors he condemned.
Following the revelation of a convicted fraudster around his cabinet table, Sir Keir’s administration has suffered a setback on the basic basis of ethics, which he requested be the basis for evaluation.
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Even if the prime minister is understandably furious, he cannot avoid answering several questions regarding the selection of his transport secretary, including who was aware of what and when.
Haigh asserts When she was employed to his opposition front bench, Starmer was made aware of her deception; however, his then-chief of staff, Sam White, might have some insight into this terrible tale.
He used to work as a boss at Aviva, where Haigh was fired following her conviction.
What did the renowned Whitehall witch hunter know when she let Haigh into the cabinet? Sue Gray is back in the news again.
She will be aware of the reality because she oversaw cabinet appointments.
No10 may be hoping that this can be resolved fast, but they also need to address the important question: why was Haigh hired in the first place if she had to quit suddenly due to this problem?
Why was it acceptable to enter the cabinet but now required to leave?
And that’s before we discuss whether any other ministers present are concealing these kinds of secrets.
Louise Haigh’s resignation letter in full
Respected Prime Minister,
As you well aware, I was robbed in London in 2013. It was a terrible experience for a woman of twenty-four.
I called the police to report the event right away.
I provided the police with a list of the items I thought had been taken, including my work phone.
After a while, I found that the disputed handset was still in my home.
I should have told my boss right away, and it was a mistake for me to wait.
I understand that this subject will unavoidably divert attention from the work of this government and the goals to which we are both dedicated, regardless of the facts.
I am really proud of what we have accomplished since the election, and I will always be appreciative of your support.
Our bill to return the railways to public ownership was just ratified by the Royal Assent and became a law today.
Our nation will improve as a result of this once-in-a-generation railway overhaul.
Our Party’s leaders’ decades-long pledge has finally been fulfilled.
I am pleased to say that we have also started the process of returning buses to the hands of locals and passengers; the Buses Bill will finish this task when it is introduced next month.
One of my greatest life accomplishments is still being appointed to your Cabinet as the youngest woman ever, but it is not as proud as the actions we took to better the lot of the British people.
Although I am still fully dedicated to our political endeavor, I now think that my assistance from outside the government will be most beneficial.
I am proud of what we have accomplished, but I regret having to leave under these circumstances.
I’m going to keep fighting every day for the people of Sheffield Heeley, who I was elected to represent first and foremost, and to make sure the remainder of our program is carried out completely.
Dedicatedly yours,
Louise
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