Former senior civil servant Sue Gray, who became a household name as the Partygate investigator, is at the centre of fresh controversy over the revelation she is paid more than her boss - the prime minister.

Sir Keir insisted his team were focused on delivering Labour’s mandate, rather than a row over the top aide’s pay.

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is “completely in control” despite the chaos over his chief of staff’s pay. The Government has been rocked in recent days by briefings and leaks from political aides angry at the £170,