Louise Haigh's resignation followed advice from No 10 regarding her failure to declare a past spent conviction for fraud when appointed as a cabinet minister.
Sources indicate Haigh did not disclose her 2014 fraud conviction since she believed it only applied to unspent offences. This raised concerns about her transparency.
Starmer's spokesperson maintained that immediate resignation was accepted by the Prime Minister following the disclosure of additional information, emphasizing the importance of full transparency.
Confusion surrounded what Starmer knew about Haigh's conviction prior to her appointment, highlighting potential lapses in disclosure protocols within the government.
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