The Latest Breaking News from Sue Gray

Sue Gray, once known as the steely investigator at the heart of the Partygate scandal, has made her first official appearance in the House of Lords—and she didn’t hold back.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The loss of No 10’s director of communications after just nine months should come as a warning to the entire government. It needs to better explain to the public why it is making unpopular decisions and demanding sacrifices – or sink further in the polls

Bournemouth boss may be a good fit if Spurs decide to move on from Ange Postecoglou, but is likely to face familiar problems

Spurs’ summer transfer business began almost a year ago

Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff uses maiden Lords speech to emphasise importance of public servants

Officials are central to the Labour administration’s mission to realise economic growth, the Labour peer said in her maiden speech.

The former civil servant wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony, watched by her Labour MP son.

The former senior civil servant was among 30 new Labour peers who were announced last December by Downing Street.

Andrew Gwynne’s sacking comes after the departures of Tulip Siddiq, Louise Haigh and Sue Gray.

Who else has left since Labour took power?

A blind spot on standards has marked the new government’s early days – but it’s not too late for Labour to restore trust in politics, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle