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Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary who is in line for a senior Cabinet post if he becomes prime minister, called for reform of the system to strip out 'exemptions and reliefs' on inherited wealth.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 28, 2026, 8:53 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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