UK PM Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns, takes up new post in Labour govt

“In recent weeks it has become clear to me that intense commentary around my position risked becoming a distraction to the government’s vital work of change,” Gray said in a statement.

Gray will take up a new post as Starmer’s envoy for the regions and nations, the prime minister’s office said.

Gray will be replaced by Morgan McSweeney who previously was chief adviser to the prime minister, it said.