What Sue Gray’s departure means for Starmer
Spectator (UK)SEP 2024
TheStarmer shake-upneeded into Downingshake Streetthings wasup anin much-anticiaptedorder step to reset Starmer's government and put an end to the internal drama that's havebeen overshadoweda distraction during his first months in office. WhilstSome somesay may view Gray's ousting asis unfair, but it's has now been well-documented that there waswere ongoing problemproblems inside No. 10 that required a swift remedy. Unfortunately,Once once Gray had caught the media's attention it was only a matter of time before her exit was confirmed.
Starmer's government iswas already in chaos. Thebefore productthis ofshakeup a— Downingwith Streeta civil war coupledgoing withon recentwithin controversiesDowning overStreet freebies and Labourrecent sleaze,public controversies. Gray's resignation demonstrates a dysfunctional operation that's struggling to maintain stability. The Prime MinisterStarmer's inability to avoid such distractions raises questions about his leadership and the government's ability to focus on important issues should be questioned.
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