Fresh Row for Sue Gray
Sue Gray, former partygate inquisitor and senior aide to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, is facing a fresh controversy as her son, Liam Conlon, runs to become a Labour MP. Conlon is vying for the candidacy in the Beckenham and Penge constituency in south London.
Previous Claims of Being "Groomed"
Earlier this year, Trending In The News on Sunday reported claims made by Conlon that he was being "groomed" for a safe Labour seat. These claims have resurfaced with his bid for the Beckenham and Penge candidacy.
Impartiality Concerns
Tory MPs have expressed their concerns about Sue Gray's impartiality, especially considering her previous role in the civil service. Gray, who previously investigated former Prime Minister Boris Johnson for breaking lockdown rules, left her position as a mandarin to join Sir Keir Starmer's office.
Tory MP Raises Questions
Tory MP Paul Bristow questioned Gray's impartiality, stating, "This raises questions about whether Sue Gray was ever truly impartial. Could she have been when her own flesh and blood was busy trying to get a seat at the next election?"
Westminster Ethics Watchdog Clears Gray
Westminster's ethics watchdog cleared Sue Gray in June, stating that she did not break impartiality rules when taking up her position in the Labour leader's office.
Beckenham and Penge Expected to be a Safe Labour Seat
Beckenham and Penge is a new parliamentary seat, and it is expected to be a safe Labour seat when contested in the next general election.
