Sue Gray admits it was 'unbearable' working in No10 for Keir Starmer as ex-top aide reveals she feared 'someone was recording everything you say'
Baroness Gray was Sir Keir's chief of staff in No10 at the start of his time as prime minister but lasted just three months in the role.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 20, 2026, 7:35 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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