In a surprising turn of events, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Sue Gray, resigned due to concerns that news reports about her role were becoming a distraction to the government. This decision followed reports of tensions between Gray and Starmer’s chief adviser, Morgan McSweeney, as well as revelations that she was earning slightly more than the Prime Minister himself.
Gray will now take on a new role as Starmer’s envoy for the regions and nations, while McSweeney is set to replace her as chief of staff at Downing Street. In a statement, Gray emphasized her commitment to public service but acknowledged that the intense scrutiny surrounding her position was overshadowing the government’s important work.