Partygate inquisitor Sue Gray DID break civil service rules by holding secret talks with Starmer, gov probe finds
SIR Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray has dramatically quit as chief of staff after finding herself in the eye of a political storm.said she didn't want to become a "distraction" and will now serve as the Prime Minister's envoy for the regions and nations.Her departure follows weeks of hostile briefings targeting her alleged micromanagement style, Labour's perceived lack of readiness for Government, and her inability to prevent or manage the donations row.
Ms Gray added: “Throughout my career my first interest has always been public service. However in recent weeks it has become clear to me that intense commentary around my position risked becoming a distraction to the Government’s vital work of change.PM faces accusations Sue Gray is 'like Darth Vader', union mutiny & gifts row
Election chief Morgan McSweeney will replace Ms Gray as his chief of staff, stepping up from his role as head of political strategy.
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