Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

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Louise Haigh's comments come after her resignation as transport secretary in 2024, an event that sparked speculation about the dynamics within the Labour Party's cabinet. The Labour Party has been working to improve its reputation on issues of sexism and misogyny, making Haigh's allegations particularly significant. The involvement of high-profile female politicians, including Lisa Nandy, Bridget Phillipson, and Angela Rayner, adds to the story's importance and potential implications for the party's leadership.

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Louise Haigh accuses ‘cabal of men’ around Keir Starmer of mistreating women in cabinet

Former transport secretary said she was one of several victims of ‘sexist and unpleasant’ press briefs Louise Haigh has accused Keir Starmer’s allies of briefing “consistently and viciously” against her after she resigned as transport secretary as she spoke openly about her departure from the cabinet in 2024 and her reasons for backing Andy Burnham. Talking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson, she said she had been a victim o…