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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh Admits to 2014 Offence of Misleading Police Over Phone Mugging Claim

Nov 28, 2024, 07:12 PM

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has admitted to pleading guilty to an offence related to misleading the police while she was a parliamentary candidate in 2014, Sky News has exclusively revealed. The incident involved Haigh claiming her phone had been mugged, a claim which was later found to be false. Sources suggest she might have filed the false report to obtain a newer work phone, although Haigh denies this motive. The revelation has sparked questions about her integrity, with Shadow Home Office Minister Matt Vickers stating there are 'a lot of questions to be answered.' No response has been issued by No 10 Downing Street, and Haigh has provided a detailed statement regarding the matter.