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Sue Gray Resigns as Starmer's Chief of Staff

Sue Gray Resigns as Starmer's Chief of Staff

Above: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, Sue Gray, arrives at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry hearing. Image copyright: Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images

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The shake-up in Downing Street was an much-anticiapted step to reset Starmer's government and put an end to the internal drama that have overshadowed his first months in office. Whilst some may view Gray's ousting as unfair, it has now been well-documented that there was ongoing problem inside No. 10 that required a swift remedy. Unfortunately, once Gray had caught the media's attention it was only a matter of time before her exit was confirmed.

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.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 71% chance that the UK will have Labour Prime Minister on Jan. 1, 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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