Calls for Haigh's Dismissal Over Investment Controversy

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to dismiss Transport Secretary Louise Haigh after her comments about P&O Ferries jeopardized a crucial £1 billion investment from DP World. Haigh's remarks, labeling P&O as a 'cowboy operator' and calling for a boycott in light of its controversial layoffs, provoked a backlash that led DP World to threaten to withdraw its investment announcement. Starmer publicly distanced the government from Haigh's statements, emphasizing the importance of attracting inward investment for job creation. Despite the turmoil, DP World confirmed it would still participate in the International Investment Summit after receiving clarity from the government. Calls for Haigh's resignation are growing among Tory officials, who criticize her decisions and readiness for government. The situation has sparked internal conflict within the Labour Party, with speculation about Haigh's future in the Cabinet.