What Sue Gray’s departure means for Starmer
Spectator (UK)SEP 2024
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Starmer's government is already in chaos. The product of a Downing Street civil war coupled with recent controversies over freebies and Labour sleaze, Gray's resignation demonstrates a dysfunctional operation that's struggling to maintain stability. The Prime Minister's inability to avoid such distractions raises questions about his leadership and the government's ability to focus on important issues.
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