Police Suspect Photo of Louise Haigh's 'Stolen' Phone Was Taken After Alleged Theft

Suspicions Raised by Metadata

Police investigating Louise Haigh’s "stolen" phone believed a photo she submitted of the handset had been taken after the alleged theft, according to bombshell new claims. Sources told Sky News officers looked at metadata attached to the photo – info that can tell you when it was taken. And they became suspicious after suspecting it was taken after the alleged theft.

Resignation and Conviction

She resigned as Transport Secretary on Friday after it was revealed she had a fraud conviction over a stolen phone claim. She was told to resign in a phone call with the Prime Minister. Sir Keir Starmer said it would be better for her and the government if she stepped down, according to sources.

Gap in Story

The Prime Minister faced questions over why he gave Ms Haigh the top transport brief — despite claims she told him about the case four years ago. But sources said there were gaps in the story the PM had originally been told.

Reason for Departure

Downing Street said her departure from government was due to "further information emerging" potentially in breach of the ministerial code. The Times reported she was convicted after the phone she reported as stolen was used to call one of her relatives.