Labour Officials Accuse Keir Starmer's Aide of Violating Due Process
Sue Gray, a top aide to Sir Keir Starmer, has faced accusations of conducting a heavy-handed leak inquiry into the party's £28 billion U-turn. Party officials claim that she inspected their phones and conducted interviews without a union representative present, leaving some staff members in tears. Some have reportedly filed complaints, alleging that Gray violated due process with her investigation.
The Investigation and Its Impact
Last week, Sue Gray launched an inquiry to identify the source of press stories suggesting that Labour was going to abandon its pledge to invest £28 billion annually in green projects. The reports caused turmoil within the party, as shadow ministers initially denied the claims, only for them to be proven true later on.
Labour Officials Left 'in Tears'
The Times reported that Labour officials were left "in tears" by the nature of Sue Gray's inquiry. This isn't the first time Gray has been involved in a high-profile investigation, as she famously led the Partygate probe during her time as a senior civil servant.
