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Louise Haigh's photo of stolen phone 'taken after alleged theft'

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Louise Haigh resigned as transport secretary on Friday after Sky News revealed she pleaded guilty and was convicted in relation to an allegedly stolen phone.

Sources close to Ms Haigh did not respond when approached about the allegation.

The former transport secretary claims the incident was a "genuine mistake" from which she did not benefit.

Sky News has spoken to three sources who say the stolen phone report was pursued for her own personal gain.

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informal

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English

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51

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