Based on high-level sources Guido reported this morning that Sue Gray’s job offer had been withdrawn by the PM. After having been first to report last month that most expected it never to materialise…
Two hours later the FT dropped an “exclusive” claiming from “allies” of Gray that she “has taken a decision not to take the role.” Trying to jump after having been pushed…
One government source, who is sympathetic to Gray, said to the Guardian that Gray knew the job was withdrawn: “She has been warned that this is the direction of travel.”
A Downing Street source also tells the BBC: “We think she has made the right decision.” A classic of the genre, essentially confirming it was withdrawn by the PM…
Meanwhile, Lobby hacks are lapping up Gray’s spin. You’re either in front of Guido…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”