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Louise Haigh might be the UK's most powerful woman. This Is Why.
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19:42Now PlayingLess than two years ago, #LouiseHaigh resigned from government under a cloud. Today, she's back at the heart of power as #AndyBurnham's first secretary of state, and one of the most influential figures in #Westminster.
Niall Paterson is joined by Bloomberg journalist Rosa Prince to trace Ms Haigh's journey from #Sheffield to the Cabinet Office.
They discuss the conviction that derailed her career, her role in Mr Burnham's rise to Number 10, and why those who know her see her as much more than the "Red Lou" label.
They also ask what kind of politician she really is, and whether the woman many now describe as the power behind the #primeminister could one day become a leader in her own right.
#politics #ukpolitics #labour #britishpolitics
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