oh dear Keir
Keir Starmer was plunged into a fresh political crisis after his chief of staff resigned following a
power battle at the heart of Government.
Former civil servant Sue Gray said the "commentary" about her position had become a "distraction".
But Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick said it "feels as if she's fleeing a sinking ship".
Ms Gray was on Sunday replaced by Sir Keir's chief strategist, Morgan McSweeney, who is said to have
repeatedly clashed with Ms Gray since Labour took power less than 100 days ago.
Mr Jenrick told the Daily Express: "Labour's government is in chaos. Internally, it is ridden with scandal.
"Starmer has lost or been forced to kick out seven rebellious MPs. Number 10 has been beset by briefings and petty squabble
over who sits where and who controls the Prime Minister's diary.
His special advisors are in open revolt over who gets paid what while Sue Gray banked more than the Prime Minister.
Her resignation was no surprise. After months of infighting and a series of terrible decisions for the people of Britain,
it feels as if she's fleeing a sinking ship. The former civil servant's £170,000 salary was leaked after she told other advisers to take a pay cut to serve in Government.
"Starmer has no national security advisor. He's had to replace his private secretary.
And the Cabinet Secretary - the country's most senior civil servant - is rushing out the door. This is free-fall."