Sue Gray, the chief of staff for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, resigned on Sunday, citing concerns that growing media attention on her role "risked becoming a distraction to the government." Her departure comes amid reports of frictions with Starmer's chief adviser, Morgan McSweeney, and in the wake of a BBC report that found her $223,000 salary slightly surpasses that of the prime minister. Gray, widely recognized for her investigation into the "Partygate" scandal involving former PM Boris Johnson, will transition to a new role as Starmer's envoy for the regions and nations.
Morgan McSweeney is set to replace Gray as chief of staff at Downing Street. News of Gray's resignation accompanies broader restructuring efforts within the prime minister's team, including the development of a new strategic communications unit. Starmer has lately faced scrutiny over Gray's earnings and negative reports surrounding gifts received by him and his wife, although he refutes any wrongdoing. Gray left her role in civil service last year to join Labour as Starmer's chief of staff. Her statement emphasized a lifelong dedication to public service but acknowledged the recent media focus as a potential hindrance to the government's reform agenda. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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