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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke and David Maddox

New blow for Starmer as Sue Gray rejects regions and nations envoy job offer

Sue Gray has turned down Sir Keir Starmer’s offer to become the prime minister’s envoy for the nations and regions, No 10 said, in yet another blow to the prime minister as questions continue about his Downing Street operation.

Ms Gray was sacked as chief of staff last month after losing a power struggle with election strategist Morgan McSweeney.

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