Probe into Sue Gray’s Labour role paused after her refusal to co-operate
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Probe into Sue Gray’s Labour role paused after her refusal to co-operate

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Deputy Prime Minister said: “In order to maintain confidentiality towards an individual former employee, I am unable at this stage to provide further information relating to the departure of Ms Gray whilst we consider next steps.” Sir Tony Blair’s former chief of staff described the statement as a “political stunt” following briefing to the press that the inquiry would find Ms Gray had breached the Civil Service Code. “I think today has really been a complete diversion and the real thing is Acoba.” Dave Penman, leader of the FDA union which represents senior Whitehall staff, said Ms Gray “has the right” to prioritise Acoba’s deliberations and stressed that she is no longer a civil servant. The paper said that Mr Case, who initially backed the release of findings critical of Ms Gray’s departure, blocked the plans amid concerns over publishing a politically-charged report into a former official just days before the local elections when the Government is meant to observe “purdah” rules on political impartiality. “What might she have said about ‘Partygate’ witnesses if they’d declined her offer of a chat?” Sir Keir earlier insisted he was “confident” Ms Gray had not broken any rules.

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