Sue Gray could start work for Labour in autumn

Former senior civil servant Sue Gray could take up a job as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff in the autumn.

Ms Gray quit the civil service in March, prompting fury in government and claims rules had been broken.

The government wanted to stop Ms Gray working for Labour for a year - with a further six months of restrictions.

However, reports suggest government advisers are recommending she could start the job six months after leaving the civil service.

The BBC has been told the same by someone with knowledge of the process.

The independent Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) has been looking into the appointment and will provide a final judgement on Ms Gray's departure.

Ms Gray has held some of the most senior roles in the civil service and is best known for leading an investigation into the Partygate scandal, which contributed to Boris Johnson's downfall as prime minister last year.