Morning Call: Disruption on the line

Why Louise Haigh’s clash with No 10 was a defining moment.

George Eaton

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The New Statesman

Oct 14, 2024

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Good morning, George here. The government is hosting its international investment summit in London today – the moment that it wants to prove “Britain is open for business”. But the build-up was overshadowed by Downing Street’s clash with the Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. Below I explore the political significance of that split.

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