Louise Haigh

British politician

British Sheffield, England

Quick Info

ProfessionBritish politician
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth22/07/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceSheffield, England

Latest News about Louise Haigh

27/09/2026

Reports in late September 2026 said Louise Haigh was signaling a tougher stance on Palantir’s role in the NHS. The coverage suggested she was considering blocking the US tech company from further NHS work as part of a broader push to reform government and public-sector procurement.

20/07/2026

Louise Haigh returned to government in July 2026 with three senior Cabinet roles: First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Minister for the Cabinet Office. The appointment marked her comeback after previously serving as Transport Secretary in 2024 and remaining MP for Sheffield Heeley.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLouise Margaret Haigh
Known ForMember of Parliament for Sheffield Heeley; senior Labour politician
Political PartyLabour

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSheffield High School
UniversityUniversity of Nottingham
Other EducationBirkbeck, University of London (law)

Career

Member of ParliamentElected MP for Sheffield Heeley in 2015
Government Roles
  • Secretary of State for Transport (05/07/2024-29/11/2024)
  • First Secretary of State (from 20/07/2026)
  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (from 20/07/2026)
  • Minister for the Cabinet Office (from 20/07/2026)
Other Roles
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Transport
  • Special Constable in the Metropolitan Police (2009-2011)
  • Public policy manager at Aviva (2012-2014)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served as a Special Constable in the Metropolitan Police.
2. Worked for Aviva before entering Parliament.
3. Was elected MP for Sheffield Heeley in 2015.
4. Resigned as Transport Secretary in November 2024.
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