Sue Gray quits as chief of staff over becoming ‘distraction’ to Starmer's government
SUE GRAY quit as the Downing Street chief of staff today saying she was becoming a distraction to Sir Keir Starmer’s government.
Revelations that she earned more than the Prime Minister and rows over freebies for ministers have plagued Labour since it took power four months ago.
In a statement, the former civil servant and “Partygate” report author, appointed Sir Keir’s right-hand woman when Labour were in opposition last year, said she was “pleased to have accepted a new role as the Prime Minister’s envoy for the regions and nations.”
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