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Sue Gray quitting to work for Keir Starmer does cause problems for the civil service – it's also a sign she thinks he's heading for government

The last few years of drama at Westminster have set the bar pretty high for shock and surprise, but the sudden departure from government of Sue Gray, second permanent secretary to the Cabinet Office, and her proposed appointment as chief of staff to the leader of the Labour Party really…

The Conversation

Tainted blood scandal campaigners feel 'excluded' from Government meeting, amid fears Sue Gray exit could add to delays

The Government continues to come under fire for the time it has taken to respond in full to a key contaminated blood scandal report about compensation.

Chronicle Live

Simon Case: how the ‘killjoy’ cabinet secretary threw his ex-boss Boris Johnson under the bus

The UK’s most senior civil servant, 44, has denied that anyone gave Johnson reassurances that the Covid rules were followed during Partygate — so what does this mean for his career? Katie Strick reports

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Boris Johnson to face MPs over partygate – but what is 'misleading parliament' and why is it so serious?

In the UK, misleading parliament is a serious offence. The clearest rules around making inaccurate statements to parliament come from outside of the institution itself. They come from the ministerial code (which applies to ministers) and the Seven Principles of Public Life (which applies to all those in public office).

The Conversation

PM dodges questions over integrity of Sue Gray partygate probe amid Labour move

Rishi Sunak said the Cabinet Office was ‘reviewing the circumstances of her departure’ and would not comment further.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer would drop cabinet secretary Simon Case – Labour sources

Labour leader seen as likely to appoint new head of civil service on becoming PM after Partygate and leaked WhatsApps

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg calls Sue Gray ‘conniving friend of the socialists’

Tory MPs clash over whether to attack Partygate investigator for taking job with Labour

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Tuesday briefing: 43 ways the Conservatives have tried (and failed) to tackle Channel crossings

In today’s newsletter: As Rishi Sunak unveils new plans to solve the small boats crisis, here’s a guide to dozens of previous initiatives that have fallen short

The Guardian - UK

Tory MPs trying to score points over Sue Gray hiring only net own goals

Dimmest on Conservative benches line up in Commons to remind voters about the Partygate scandal

The Guardian - UK

Tory MPs launch bid to stop Labour’s ‘unprecedented’ hiring of Sue Gray

Boris Johnson’s allies continue campaign to discredit Partygate inquiry run by departing civil servant

The Guardian - UK

Bitter Tories accused of pedalling Boris Johnson's 'conspiracy theories' over Sue Gray

In a salty remark to the Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg accused the respected senior servant of "conniving in secret meetings" and Conservatives vented their anger over Sue Gray's departure to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff

Daily Mirror

Sue Gray may have breached rules with plans to move to Labour, ministers say

Paymaster General Jeremy Quin raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented’ planned move to Sir Keir Starmer’s office.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s ‘absurd’ plan to give father Stanley a knighthood ‘corrodes public trust’, Tories warn

Ex-PM accused of discrediting entire system ‘because of a family favour’

The Independent UK

Sue Gray may have broken civil service rules with plans to take up Labour job, minister says

Sue Gray may have broken strict Government rules by taking up a job in the Labour leader’s office, a minister said on Monday.

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The Independent UK

No reason to believe partygate inquisitor Sue Gray not impartial, says minister

She is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer: I had no contact with Sue Gray during Partygate inquiry

Labour leader says Boris Johnson ‘desperate’ to downplay Sue Gray’s report but refuses to say when he first approached her

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet Office minister casts doubt on whether Sue Gray followed proper process over job with Starmer – as it happened

Jeremy Quin says it is unprecedented for serving permanent secretary to resign to take job with leader of opposition

The Guardian - UK

Furore over Sue Gray’s Labour job exposes Tory hypocrisy

Letters: Readers react to the Conservative party’s attempts to discredit the civil servant after it was revealed that she was going to be Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

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Evening Standard

Sue Gray to tell government watchdog when job talks with Labour began

Ms Gray, who has spent decades in the civil service, quit this week with immediate effect when news of her discussions with Sir Keir was leaked

The Independent UK

Starmer urged to publish Sue Gray messages amid Tory anger over move to Labour

The civil servant is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson has gone 'full Trump' over Partygate 'lies' probe, Tory MPs warn

Conservative MPs turned on Boris Johnson after the ex-PM attempted to discredit a Commons committee inquiry into whether he misled parliament over Partygate - despite photos showing him at gatherings

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson ‘acting like Trump’ to undermine Partygate probe, say Tory MPs

Former PM and allies ‘desperate’, as they suggest Sue Gray’s report could be bias

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is peddling new lies in a desperate attempt to save his skin

Ludicrous claims that he was brought down by a leftwing conspiracy show how frightened he is

The National (Scotland)

Sue Gray opposed UK Government blocking Gender Recognition Reform Bill

SUE Gray opposed ministers blocking Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, according to reports.

The Guardian - UK

‘He’s gone full Trump’: Tories turn on Boris Johnson over Partygate

Senior MPs blast ex-PM’s ‘wicked’ claims after his backers level new accusations against Keir Starmer’s appointment of Sue Gray

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