Spokesperson fails to address questions over whether Gray resigned or was sacked as chief of staff or specify her salary for her new role. No 10 rejects Rosie Duffield's claim Starmer has problem working with women 13:06 At the No 10 lobby briefing the PM’s spokesperson also rejected claims that Keir Starmer has a problem working with women.

It's reported Ms Gray, who was criticised for being paid more than the PM, has had her pay trimmed down in a new role.

The political fallout continues after Sue Gray quit as the Downing Street chief of staff, citing fears she was “becoming a distraction” as pressure grows on the prime minister ahead of his first budget.

Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his Number 10 team after Sue Gray quit as chief of staff on Sunday, citing concerns that questions over her position were becoming a distraction. Parliament is set to return on Monday after a conference recess that saw the Government wrapped up in rows over Ms Gray’s salary and freebies for ministers and MPs.

She is leaving after rows over pay and donations and will take up a new role as the prime minister's regional envoy.

The defence secretary said the current Labour cabinet is the 'most unified' he's ever served in.Source: BBC Yahoo Sports

Sue Gray has quit her role as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, plunging his Government further into crisis. The former civil servant had been the Prime Minister's top aide in No10 since Labour's general election victory in July.

Sue Gray has quit her role as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff. A Downing Street spokeswoman confirmed Ms Gray will take up a new role as the PM's envoy for nations and regions. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.