Morgan McSweeney has become the prime minister's chief of staff, after Sue Gray quit the role saying "intense commentary" around her position "risked becoming a distraction". It followed weeks of criticism and briefings against Ms Gray, who had reportedly clashed with Mr McSweeney in his role as the PM's chief political adviser.

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, 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,