Louise Haigh, the current Transport Secretary in the UK, has been convicted for fraud by misrepresentation over a decade ago. In 2013, she mistakenly reported her work phone as stolen to the police after being mugged during a night out. This led to her conviction and was not just a private error but a criminal offence with direct consequences for a major employer and the legal system. Keir Starmer, a former Director of Public Prosecutions, knew about this criminal history and rewarded it with a top government position. New revelations suggest that this was not negligence but a brazen abuse of power.
Haigh initially claimed her motive was to get a newer phone, but later realized the device wasn’t taken. After receiving a replacement iPhone from her employer, she found the original BlackBerry in a drawer but failed to notify anyone. The result was an investigation costing Aviva £1,249.
The Conservative Party chairman, Nigel Huddleston, has called for answers from Keir Starmer about what he knew and when, given Haigh’s admission to misleading the police. Now, investigators push for judicial action, with calls for Starmer to face the courts himself for his role in knowingly elevating someone convicted of dishonesty to high office.
Keir Starmer has voiced his support for the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling on gender recognition, describing it as “a welcome step forward” and emphasizing the importance of creating guidance to help organizations understand and act on the implications of the judgment. Starmer’s decision to hide the truth from the public until it was exposed by media is now seen as a betrayal of the transparency he once promised. Friends say she now regrets pleading guilty, arguing that the court records will finally clear things up. They also add that Haigh still wants to serve the country from the backbenches and has more to contribute in Parliament.
In other news, Keir Starmer has voiced his support for the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling on gender recognition, describing it as offering much-needed clarity. He referred to the decision as “a welcome step forward” and emphasized the importance of now creating guidance to help organizations understand and act on the implications of the judgment.
However, not all within the Labour Party shared his enthusiasm. Bridget Phillipson, Labour’s equalities spokesperson and education secretary, also supported the ruling, stating that everyone should have access to safe, appropriate services that respect their privacy and dignity. She also emphasized the broader significance of the ruling for environments like hospital wards, rape crisis centers, and women’s refuges, where safety and healing are especially crucial.
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