Sue Gray's resignation came after recent reports that her annual salary was 170,000 pounds ($223,000), about 3,000 pounds more than the prime minister's salary.

Ms. Gray, chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said she was stepping down after sustained news media attention over her pay and status.

Sue Gray has quit her role as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff, saying she "risked becoming a distraction". She had been caught up in rows over pay, after the BBC's political editor revealed her salary was higher than Sir Keir's, and donations from Lord Alli.

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray resigned on Sunday following rumours about tensions within his team of advisers that cast a shadow over his government little more than three months after a landslide election victory.

Sue Gray resigns as Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff, citing distraction from government's work; Morgan McSweeney to replace her.

Morgan McSweeney, who led Labour’s election campaign, will take over after weeks of tension at heart of Sir Keir Starmer’s government

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has quit, citing concerns that growing news reports about her role “risked becoming a distraction to the government.”

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray has resigned just over three months after the Labour Party won a parliamentary election, after rumours about in-fighting in Starmer's team.

Sue Gray has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, it has been announced today, and will take up a new role in government. The outgoing chief of staff said the decision to step down came as a result of “intense commentary” around her position,