Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a life peerage.
Ms Gray, whose report into the partygate scandal contributed to the downfall of former prime minister Boris Johnson, is among several new Labour peerages that have been announced. The former civil servant left her role as Sir Keir's chief of staff in October following an internal power struggle in Downing Street. She was then appointed to a newly created nations and regions position within Number 10, however, it was confirmed in November that she would not be taking up the role.
During the 14 years the Conservatives were in power, the number of Tory peers rose to 273 while there are 187 Labour peers, 78 Liberal Democrat peers and 184 crossbenchers, who are not affiliated to any political party. Other notable names that have been nominated include: • Carwyn Jones - former first minister of Wales • Dame Thérèse Coffey - former deputy prime minister • Toby Young - founder and director of the Free Speech Union, and an associate editor of The Spectator.
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