Louise Haigh

British politician

Louise Margaret Haigh is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Transport from July to November 2024. A member of the Labour Party, she has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sheffield Heeley since 2015. She held various shadow ministerial and shadow cabinet portfolios between 2015 and 2024.

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Louise Margaret Haigh

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Burnham Win Ignites Labour Leadership Battle

Andy Burnham's by-election win has plunged Labour into a leadership crisis, with Keir Starmer facing calls to resign.

Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war BBC News — Jul 09, 17:27 PM
Andy Burnham planning for Downing Street for at least a year, top ally Louise Haigh says Mirror — Jul 09, 14:47 PM
Labour MPs queue up to back Burnham as next leader Financial Times — Jul 09, 13:10 PM
'Starting to feel very real' - Andy Burnham nominates himself to be next Prime Minister Birmingham Live — Jul 09, 11:02 AM
Nominations open in the contest to be UK leader, Burnham likely the only candidate ABC News — Jul 09, 07:20 AM
Al Carns’ chances of a job in Burnham’s cabinet are fading fast The i Paper — Jul 09, 05:00 AM
The most shameless pitches for a job in Andy Burnham’s team — ranked Politico EU — Jul 09, 02:46 AM
Burnham eyes a casual version of the special relationship Politico EU — Jul 09, 02:01 AM
Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister BBC News — Jul 09, 00:19 AM
'Everyone thinks it's over': UK PM Starmer faces internal revolt Times Of India — Jun 20, 03:18 AM
Burnham ally Louise Haigh to Starmer: Leave quietly or face a 'brutal, unpleasant' fight for Labour leadership Daily Mail — Jun 20, 01:37 AM
'Resign in days or face a coup': Andy Burnham's allies - and some Cabinet ministers - issue dramatic threat to Sir Keir Starmer after ex-mayor sweeps Makerfield victory Daily Mail — Jun 20, 00:11 AM
Andy Burnham admits Labour ‘got it wrong’ over Gaza - as he signals tougher policy on Israel The Independent — Jul 09, 17:09 PM
Burnham’s chief lieutenant claims Starmer’s government was sexist The Independent — Jul 09, 14:54 PM
Andy Burnham makes ‘third time lucky’ joke as he nominates himself to be Labour leader The Independent — Jul 09, 12:56 PM
Andy Burnham on course to be PM by next week, after nominating himself for top job Yorkshire Live — Jul 09, 11:02 AM
Burnham shows his hand: Should we believe it? 🔊 Sky News — Jul 09, 06:46 AM · 20min
Burnham discussing plans for deputy PM to lead ‘Number 10 North’ Financial Times — Jul 09, 04:00 AM
Burnham on course for coronation as nominations open for Labour leadership The Argus — Jul 08, 23:11 PM
Fight or flight: Inside Starmer’s dilemma The i Paper — Jun 20, 05:00 AM