JAKARTA - British Transport Minister Louise Haigh on Friday (29/11) resigned after it was revealed she mistakenly reported her work cellphone as stolen item in 2013.
In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Haigh called the incident a "mistake."
Reported by ANTARA from Anadolu, Friday, November 29, Haigh stated that he continued that the position could be a "disturbation" of government priorities.
Haigh, who was then 24, initially reported his cell phone being stolen after a robbery while having fun at night in London.
However, then he found the device was actually still at his home.
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In his resignation letter, Haigh recalled the fear he felt as a young woman after the robbery incident.
He admitted his mistake for not immediately updating reports to the authorities or to his superiors at work.
In response to the resignation, Starmer expressed his gratitude for "all your efforts in realizing this government's ambitious transportation agenda."
Starmerdan added, "I know you still have a big contribution to the future."
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