Sue Gray has resigned from her position as Downing Street chief of staff and will take on a new Government role, Number 10 has announced.

Ms Gray led the Partygate investigation before joining Sir Keir's team ahead of the election in July.

It is understood Ms Gray will take on another government position as envoy for nations and regions.

Sir Keir's chief adviser and former Labour general election campaign director Morgan McSweeney will replace her as Downing Street Chief of Staff.

In a statement, Keir Starmer said: “I want to thank Sue for all the support she has given me, both in opposition and government, and her work to prepare us for government and get us started on our programme of change.

“Sue has played a vital role in strengthening our relations with the regions and nations. I am delighted that she will continue to support that work.”

In a statement, Ms Gray said: “I am pleased to have accepted a new role as the Prime Minister’s envoy for the regions and nations.

“After leading the Labour party’s preparation for government and kickstarting work on our programme for change, I am looking forward to drawing on my experience to support the Prime Minister and the Cabinet to help deliver the government’s objectives across the nations and regions of the UK.

"However in recent weeks it has become clear to me that intense commentary around my position risked becoming a distraction to the government’s vital work of change. It is for that reason I have chosen to stand aside, and I look forward to continuing to support the Prime Minister in my new role.”

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