Sue Gray quits as Downing Street chief of staff citing ‘distraction’ fears

Ms Gray said she was looking forward to continuing to support the Prime Minister in her new role (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Sue Gray has quit as the Downing Street chief of staff, citing fears she was “becoming a distraction” to Keir Starmer’s government.

In a statement on Sunday, Ms Gray said she was “pleased to have accepted a new role as the prime minister’s envoy for the regions and nations”, and Mr Starmer thanked her for her support.