Sue Gray has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, saying that “intense commentary” around her position had become a “distraction”. The special adviser became a household name in 2022 when she headed a report into the Partygate scandal, criticising Boris Johnson and the Conservative government of the time.

Morgan McSweeney quashed leftwing factions in Lambeth and helped see off the BNP in Barking before coming to work for Sir Keir Starmer

Sue Gray has quit her role as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, saying she "risked becoming a distraction". She had been caught up in rows over pay, after the BBC's political editor revealed her salary was higher than Sir Keir's,

Sue Gray’s departure has triggered a wider reshuffle of Number 10, and Morgan McSweeney is set to take over her role

Sue Gray has quit her role as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, plunging his Government further into crisis. The former civil servant had been the Prime Minister's top aide in No10 since Labour's general election victory in July.

Sue Gray has quit her role as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff. A Downing Street spokeswoman confirmed Ms Gray will take up a new role as the PM's envoy for nations and regions. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.