The chiefs of staff, special advisers and policy strategists guiding Keir Starmer’s new government
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At the helm of Keir Starmer’s new Downing Street operation will be Sue Gray, Keir Starmer’s all powerful chief of staff, who has quickly become his political fixer and mediator in the 10 months she has been in post.
The former senior civil servant had responsibility for the Labour party’s transition to power, and will now be in the room for every big decision, from who to hire and fire to which world leaders to meet and how – and when – to implement policies.