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Politics latest: MPs to debate assisted dying; First Starmer cabinet member quits after Sky News report


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Louise Haigh has quit as transport secretary after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence connected with incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. Meanwhile,

The article from Sky News discusses several key political developments in the UK. Labour leader Keir Starmer has indicated that a vote on assisted dying could be part of Labour's agenda if they win the next election, following a significant petition with over 120,000 signatures. This comes amidst discussions on various other political issues, including the upcoming budget, where Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to focus on economic growth and possibly announce tax cuts. Additionally, there's mention of internal Conservative Party dynamics, with Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, commenting on the need for the party to address its internal divisions. The article also touches on the broader political landscape, including reactions to recent by-election results and the ongoing debate about the UK's relationship with the European Union, particularly concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Read the Full Sky Article at [ https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-labour-assisted-dying-vote-election-petition-budget-keir-starmer-conservative-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=8692306 ]

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