"I know she'll be up for it" former Labour Home Secretary full of praise for Transport Secretary Louise Haigh

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Sheffield Heeley MP, Louise Haigh, is the first politician representing the city to hold a senior position in government since Nick Clegg was Deputy Prime Minister.

As Transport Secretary, Ms Haigh has the task of overseeing the nations railways, bus services and more. It's a big task, but one the Labour peer and former Home Secretary, Lord David Blunkett, thinks she will be able to take on.

Lord Blunkett sat down with The Star's Harry Harrison for The Sheffield Scoop podcast, and you can find the full interview wherever you get your podcasts from September 20.

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