Keir Starmer Faces Criticism Over Appointment of Convicted Former Transport Secretary

The Prime Minister defends his decision and refuses to disclose further details about Louise Haigh's resignation during heated PMQs session.

Louise Haigh resigned as transport secretary after it was revealed she pleaded guilty to a fraud offence in 2013, prior to becoming an MP.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed he was aware of the conviction when Haigh joined the shadow cabinet but cited 'further information' as the reason for her resignation last week.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch repeatedly pressed Starmer during PMQs to disclose what new information emerged, which he declined to provide, citing privacy concerns.
Starmer contrasted Haigh's resignation with what he described as a lack of accountability among previous Conservative leaders, referencing Covid rule breaches by Tory figures.
The exchanges also touched on broader issues, including immigration levels, economic policies, and the OECD's projection of UK economic growth, with both leaders trading accusations of mismanagement.