Louise Haigh: Labour power broker behind Burnham's rise
Summary
Louise Haigh is a British politician who had a fast rise to becoming the youngest female cabinet minister but resigned due to a past fraud offence. She has returned to government with a senior role under Andy Burnham, playing an important part in his team and helping him win back a seat in Parliament.Key Facts
- Louise Haigh became the youngest-ever female cabinet minister at age 36.
- She resigned as transport secretary four months into the job after admitting to a fraud offence from her twenties.
- Andy Burnham appointed her to run the Cabinet Office as first secretary of state, a senior government position.
- She helped manage talks with civil servants before Burnham took office.
- After leaving the cabinet, she helped lead a Labour rebellion against welfare cuts.
- Haigh revived the Tribune group, supporting the Labour party’s soft left wing.
- She played a key role in Burnham’s successful return to Parliament for Makerfield.
- Haigh has worked for various Labour MPs and was elected as MP for Sheffield Heeley in 2015.
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