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Tuesday briefing: Why Sue Gray was ousted – and what it means for No 10

In today’s newsletter: Gray was supposed to help Starmer govern in a structured way. Three months into power and she is already out – what happened?

The Guardian - UK

Calls for special envoy to help release Britons held for years without fair trial

The families of Britons imprisoned abroad accuse the Foreign Office of caring more about ‘not upsetting’ relations with key trade partners than calling for the release of their loved ones.

The Independent UK

Key Labour thinktank recommends major new powers for elected mayors

Plans would put mayors at forefront of delivering public sector improvements in areas such as health and education

The Guardian - UK

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James Cleverly wins backing of former rival in Tory leadership race

Former leadership candidate Mel Stride has come out in support of James Cleverly to take over from Rishi Sunak

The Independent UK

Starmer’s new chief of staff to make ‘radical changes’ to No 10 operations

Sources say Morgan McSweeney plans slew of changes as PM attempts to shore up top team after months of rows

The Guardian - UK

Suddenly, all MPs know where the Chagos Islands are and what’s best for them

Many who last week couldn’t have got within 500 miles of Mauritius on a map now can’t bear it taking the archipelago

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Sue Gray debacle: changing faces will not be enough

Editorial: Labour’s weakness lies in its lack of a cohesive political vision. Replacing personnel won’t fix this

The Guardian - UK

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OPINION - Why is it all going so wrong for Rachel Reeves?

The Chancellor faces scrutiny with her first Budget looming. Questions remain about her strategy and economic plans

Evening Standard

Is Sue Gray’s fall the same old sexist story?

Brief letters: Chief of staff’s ousting | City wildlife | Anti-war oestrogen plan | Excellent Tory timing | Defunding former PMs

The Guardian - UK

Can Kemi Badenoch claim to have ‘become working class’ while working in McDonald’s – and why would she want to?

Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch recently caused controversy by claiming that while she was born to a middle-class family, she “became working class” when working in McDonald’s to earn money while she was in college. In fairness to Badenoch, having a diversity of experience is an admirable attribute for an MP…

The Conversation

Who is Morgan McSweeney? Keir Starmer's chief of staff heads for the exit door

Several ministers and Labour MPs have pointed the finger at Mr McSweeney for singling out Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Evening Standard

Is the Sue Gray debacle another Hartlepool moment for Keir Starmer? Let’s hope so

Labour’s defeat in the 2021 byelection nearly prompted its leader to quit. Instead, he learned lessons – just as he must now, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Labour reshuffle: Who’s in and who’s out of Starmer’s top team after Sue Gray resigns

Sue Gray resigned less than 100 days after starting her No 10 role

The Independent UK

Farage backtracks on claim he was advised not to hold constituency surgeries

Reform leader also says he and other MPs have sent letter to home secretary over Manchester airport incident

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The Independent UK

Farage U-turns on claim he was told not to hold face-to-face surgeries over security concerns

Mr Farage was asked if he had lied about not being allowed to hold face-to-face constituency surgeries

The National (Scotland)

Greens will back Budget if Scottish Government 'stretches devolution'

THE Greens have said they are prepared to back the Scottish Budget if the SNP Government is prepared “to stretch devolution” – with the party…

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice issues verdict on who will win 2026 Scottish Parliament elections

PROFESSOR John Curtice has issued his verdict on the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer set for second term in No10 if Tories can't start winning again in London, warns Bob Blackman MP

Bob Blackman, chairman of 1922 Committee of Backbench Tory MPs, also wants a ‘London Conservative brand’

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The Guardian - UK

Minister denies government in disarray despite departure of Sue Gray

John Healey says Labour ‘getting on with job’ after chief of staff quit less than 100 days into new government

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP accuses Labour of 'colonial mindset' as Keir Starmer appoints 'nations envoy'

THE Labour Government has been accused of showing a “colonial mindset” after handing a key Keir Starmer ally the role of “envoy” to the…

Evening Standard

Sue Gray was 'always a goner,' claims Boris Johnson after she quit role as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff

Alastair Campbell fuels criticism of mis-steps in Sir Keir Starmer’s first 100 days

The Guardian - UK

Lammy defends Chagos Islands deal as Tories claim it puts UK security at risk – as it happened

Shadow foreign secretary, Andrew Mitchell, says David Cameron and James Cleverly would not have agreed such a deal

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer reshuffles top team after Sue Gray ousted

After claims of infighting and micromanagement, chief of staff is replaced by Morgan McSweeney

The Guardian - UK

Once Sue Gray became the story, it was clear she had to go

Starmer had to choose between his chief of staff and the architect of Labour’s election victory, Morgan McSweeney

The National (Scotland)

Who is Sue Gray – and why has she just quit as Keir Starmer's chief of staff?

SUE Gray has stepped down as the Prime Minister’s chief of staff and will take up a new role as an envoy for the nations and regions.

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