Sir Keir Starmer has praised Sue Gray as 'a woman of incredible integrity' after it emerged she was in contact with the Labour chair of the partygate inquiry while still a civil servant
However her appointment is subject to approval by the advisory committee on business appointments , which can impose conditions and a cooling-off period before future employment can begin.While that process is still under way, the government hasfollowing an angry reaction from Conservative MPs who have called the situation"unprecedented" and sought to discredit her partygate findings.
At the time, Ms Gray had concluded her report into lockdown-breaking parties in government and was running the constitution unit at the Cabinet Office. The adviser in question was reportedly allowed to keep their position following two separate probes but has since resigned. He said:"I do understand, from my experience as chief prosecutor, how difficult it is for people to come forward.
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