Breaking news from the UK as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Sue Gray, resigns amidst rumors of internal tensions within his team of advisers. This comes just three months after Starmer’s landslide election victory, casting a shadow over his government.
Gray, a former senior civil servant, faced leaks regarding her pay last month and was blamed by some officials for Starmer’s rocky start in Downing Street. In a statement, Gray expressed that the intense commentary on her position was becoming a distraction to the government’s crucial work of change.
Despite leading the Labour Party to a resounding victory in July, Starmer has been under fire for accepting free gifts from wealthy donors, leading to political damage. His office confirmed last week that he repaid thousands of pounds worth of gifts. This controversy unfolds as the government cuts financial aid for energy bills for millions of pensioners.