Sue Grey has resigned

Allira

LizzieDrip

Is it odd that Labour voters are commenting on the thread about the Tory leadership contest

Why would you consider that odd Allira

Lots of Conservative voters comment on threads about Labour MPs. It’s fine🤷‍♀️

It was in response to a post commenting how odd it is that Tory (and Reform) voters are on the thread criticising the Labour Government.

In fact I don't think it's odd at all.

I agree with you - it's fine!

It’s all good to discuss what we consider to be failings of anybody including the PM and cabinet as well as the shadow cabinet and any other political groups in Parliament.

Pity shes gone as she didn't do Labour any favours any more than she did Conservatives. Who will be lucky to get her next.

Allsorts

Pity shes gone as she didn't do Labour any favours any more than she did Conservatives. Who will be lucky to get her next.

Sue Gray is now Envoy for the Nations and Regions which sounds very impressive.

Until yesterday the job did not even exist.
Gareth Lewis
Political editor, BBC Wales

What does anyone suppose she will do in that role?
Because, since I’ve only heard of that role the other day, I don’t know what it involves. Does anyone else?

Before the GE Labour talked a lot about more devolution to the regions. Perhaps it was felt that someone was needed to co-ordinate initiatives...

There was also a lot of friction between the government and the other national governments and the civil servants working for them under the conservatives, with the latter complaining about lack of engagement, recognition or partnership working. I sincerely hope this new role will improve those relationships too.

maddyfour

What does anyone suppose she will do in that role?
Because, since I’ve only heard of that role the other day, I don’t know what it involves. Does anyone else?

Nope.
I expect they'll make it up as they go along.

Envoy:
someone who is sent as a representative from one government or organisation to another:

Will it go down well with devolved Governments? Diplomacy or interference?

Its also part of L Party policy to see how far devolved regions would work (eg, leadership, and policy by Andy Burnham and other mayoral areas) - I'm presuming this is also part of the brief.

Thanks. Yes, all possible options.
I don’t know how already devolved areas will view it. That remains to be seen I guess.

I know Wales, both population and government, would like a more robust relationship with consultation, scheduled meetings and communication routes so that we are not back footed by changes being announced which affect us, but which there has been no consultation about. I can’t speak for Scotland or NI, but I’d imagine it’s important to them too. I don’t know if that’s what is in mind for Sue Gray, but I know it’s what we need.