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Politics latest: First Starmer cabinet member quits amid scandal; MPs to debate assisted dying

^{Published on 2024-11-30 02:00:33 - Brian Stokes, N@N}

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 ongoing debates about the ethics and logistics of legalizing assisted dying. Additionally, the article touches on the upcoming budget, with expectations of tax cuts and economic measures to address the cost of living crisis. There's also mention of internal Conservative Party dynamics, with Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, commenting on the need for unity within the party. The piece also covers reactions to recent political events, including the fallout from the Gary Lineker controversy and the government's handling of immigration policies.

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=8696270 ]

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