Officers investigating Louise Haigh's "stolen" phone believed a photo she submitted of the handset had been taken after the alleged theft, Sky News has been told.

Louise Haigh had been the youngest member of the Cabinet before it came to light that she had an old conviction for fraud by misrepresentation

Labour’s plan to nationalise the railways has been thrown into chaos following the resignation of Louise Haigh as Transport Secretary. Industry sources warned that Ms Haigh’s departure could hold up crucial legislation and delay the launch of state-owned Great British Railways (GBR) beyond next year.