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

Keir Starmer’s most senior adviser has resigned just three months after Labour’s UK general election win, a major blow to the premier following weeks of internal infighting and mounting criticism of his political operation.

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.