Sue Gray, chief of staff to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, has stirred significant controversy after reports revealed her salary of £170,000, surpassing Starmer's by £3,000 and igniting discontent among fellow Labour advisors. Many advisors, who previously took pay cuts upon entering government, expressed feelings of inequity and frustration as they now earn less than both their Tory predecessors and what they were paid while in opposition. Critics have accused Gray of 'stunning arrogance' for accepting the salary, while some insiders defended her, clarifying that salary decisions were made by civil servants, not Gray herself. This internal strife, fueled by perceptions of unfairness and inequity, has led to a potential revolt among advisors, with calls for clarity on the decision-making processes behind pay scales. The Conservative Party has seized on the opportunity, demanding answers from Starmer regarding Gray's salary-setting involvement. Overall, the situation underscores significant tensions within the new Labour government, highlighting issues of salary disparities and internal dynamics.