Sue Gray's Salary Sparks Controversy Among Labour Advisers
Sue Gray’s salary of one hundred seventy thousand pounds as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff has caused controversy among Labour advisers who have faced pay reductions. Gray earns more than the Prime Minister's one hundred sixty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-six pounds salary. The government claims that decisions on adviser pay are made by officials.
Sue Gray’s salary of one hundred seventy thousand pounds as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff has created outrage among Labour advisers who have faced pay cuts since entering government.
Gray’s salary surpasses Prime Minister Starmer's salary of one hundred sixty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-six pounds by three thousand pounds.
Some advisers blame Gray for pay restrictions and have unionized in response.
The Conservative party criticized the pay raise, highlighting the disparity in earnings between government officials and pensioners.
Despite the backlash, the government stated that decisions on adviser pay are made by officials, not political appointees.
Gray’s salary surpasses Prime Minister Starmer's salary of one hundred sixty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-six pounds by three thousand pounds.
Some advisers blame Gray for pay restrictions and have unionized in response.
The Conservative party criticized the pay raise, highlighting the disparity in earnings between government officials and pensioners.
Despite the backlash, the government stated that decisions on adviser pay are made by officials, not political appointees.
