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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
That's an unreasonable question to put to me. We are dealing with a specific case with no other reference point to a transgressing Labour politician.
The Gray questions only arose after it was revealed that she had been chosen as a #1 to Starmer. Furthermore:
https://news.sky.com/story/partygate...ivil%20servant. |
I think this quote from that Sky News article provides some useful context.
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There is no suggestion Ms Harman was aware of Labour's plans to recruit Ms Gray at the time of her conversations, or that the contact continued after Ms Gray was first approached by aides to Sir Keir.
A privileges committee spokesperson said: "It was the duty of the chair to make contact with anyone, including Sue Gray, who might be able to indicate potential witnesses. The only evidence the committee will rely on it is that which is separately and independently verified by the relevant witness. The privileges committee is not relying on evidence gathered by Sue Gray.
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