Wormald steps down ‘by mutual consent’ after a year in post with Antonia Romeo expected to succeed him
Keir Starmer has forced out his cabinet secretary, Chris Wormald, with Antonia Romeo likely to succeed him and become the first woman in the job.
The prime minister announced on Thursday that Wormald was stepping down “by mutual consent” after just over a year in the job. He is likely to receive a significant payout, with his salary having been about £200,000 a year.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/12/chris-wormald-steps-down-cabinet-secretary-starmer
Author : Rowena Mason Whitehall editor
Publish date : 2026-02-12 17:30:00
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