World news | The GuardianMay 24
Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/24/andy-burnham-advice-sue-gray-future-labour-government #Politics #UkNews #AndyBurnham #SueGray #ReformUk #Labour
Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

The Guardian
KillBait UK 🇬🇧May 24

Sue Gray reportedly advising Andy Burnham amid growing Labour leadership speculation

📰 Original title: Starmer's ex-chief of staff Sue Gray joins team Burnham as key adviser

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Sue Gray reportedly advising Andy Burnham amid growing Labour leadership speculation

According to a report by the Mail on Sunday, Sue Gray, the former chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is advising Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as he prepares for a possible future Labour leadership challenge. Sources cited in the article claim Gray is helping Burnham consider how a potential transition into government could work if he were to defeat Starmer in a leadership contest following the Makerfield by-election. The report says Gray and Burnham have maintained a long-standing political relationship dating back to Burnham’s time in Tony Blair’s government. While she is allegedly contributing informal strategic advice, allies of Burnham reportedly do not expect her to take an official government role due to controversy surrounding her departure from Downing Street in 2024. The article also claims Conservative MPs are becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility of a snap general election if Burnham were to become Labour leader and attempt to capitalise on an early political boost. Polling referenced in the piece suggested Labour could improve its electoral standing under Burnham compared with Starmer, potentially pushing the Conservatives behind Reform UK in national support. The story revisits criticism of Burnham’s record as Health Secretary during the Mid Staffordshire hospital scandal, highlighting accusations that he resisted calls for a public inquiry at the time. Victims’ campaigners quoted in the article argued that his handling of the crisis should disqualify him from becoming Prime Minister. Burnham’s allies denied that he was getting ahead of himself politically, insisting his focus remains on the current by-election campaign.

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World news | The GuardianApr 17
Olly Robbins is just the latest: a guide to the high-profile exits under Starmer’s tenure https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/17/olly-robbins-guide-resignations-keir-starmer-labour #Labour #KeirStarmer #Politics #UkNews #CivilService #AngelaRayner #SueGray #MorganMcsweeney #TulipSiddiq
Olly Robbins is just the latest: a guide to the high-profile exits under Starmer’s tenure

There has been a steady succession of departures by ministers and senior officials in the past two years

The Guardian
Juggling With EggsFeb 8

Would #Mandelson have ever been appointed US Ambassador had a woman, #SueGray remained #Starmer ‘s Chief of Staff?

She resigned in the autumn 2024, Mandelson was appointed in February 2025.

The shortlist she had drawn up for the post had two people - and neither was Mandelson. They were the existing holder of the post, Karen Pierce and David Miliband according to the New Statesman.

Gray like Rayner knew the stench of #Epstein was all over Mandelson…but Starmer being a man overlooked it.

World news | The GuardianFeb 6
‘Pestering for a role’: how Mandelson talked his way back into the Labour fold https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/06/peter-mandelson-election-labour-insiders #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer #MorganMcsweeney #Labour #JeffreyEpstein #Politics #SueGray #UkNews
‘Pestering for a role’: how Mandelson talked his way back into the Labour fold

Officials, MPs and other insiders recall a need for clarity and Blair-era frisson before election – even if Sue Gray was wary

The Guardian
Show threadDonald RoyFeb 5
@ChrisMayLA6
In my view the pass was sold with the ousting of #suegray from #downingstreet early in the #starmer government. Flawed as she may have been she did at least have a basic understanding of propriety and ethics!
quangobaudAug 28, 2025
¡ El #CardboardBoy con la misteriosa #SuegraY !
Craig CockburnSep 20, 2024
Some context from 2010 #SueGray BBC News - 9,000 in public sector get more pay than prime minister - BBC News
Donald RoyOct 20, 2024
I have been reading 'Taken as Red' by #anushkaasthana . It has dated slightly because of the recent departures of #davidevans - planned - and #suegray - almost certainly unplanned. However it does contain quite a lot of valuable information and perspectives. It goes as far as the riots by the #farright a few weeks after #ukgeneralelection2024 as well as looking at the career of #morganmcsweeney in particular detail.
The Daily TwerkOct 15, 2024

Sue Gray departure; it’s all kicking off in Downing Street

Following the departure of Sue Gray from her Chief of Staff post, it turns out it wasn’t just her pay that was better than anyone else’s.

Downing Street staff strip her office.

~KK

https://daily-twerk.com/politics/sue-gray-departure-its-all-kicking-off-in-downing-street/

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