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Nina Lloyd

Sue Gray takes seat in Lords after leaving Government amid internal rows

Sue Gray, the ‘partygate’ investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, has taken her seat in the House of Lords (House of Lords/UK Parliament/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sue Gray, the “partygate” investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, has taken her seat in the unelected House of Lords four months after leaving the heart of Government.

Taking the title Baroness Gray of Tottenham, the former senior civil servant wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony in the upper chamber, where she swore allegiance to the King.

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