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Today, we look at the resignation of Sue Gray as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.
Why has Gray gone now? What does this tell us about how well Downing Street is working? Who will replace her?
Alex and Chris are joined by the programme director at the Institute of Government Alex Thomas.
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