Starmer ousts cabinet secretary in clear out of top team after Mandelson scandal
Starmer ousts cabinet secretary in clear out of top team after Mandelson scandal
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Keir Starmer ousted Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald after just over a year in the role, following the Peter Mandelson scandal. Wormald's departure, described as "by mutual consent," was met with criticism from senior civil servants and political figures who cited the "brutality" of the move. Antonia Romeo is expected to succeed him, potentially becoming the first woman in the role. Wormald reportedly lost Starmer's confidence due to the Mandelson appointment process and a perceived lack of progress on civil service reform. The move follows the departure of Starmer's chief of staff and director of communications earlier in the week. Concerns have been raised about the expedited process to appoint Romeo, with calls for thorough due diligence.
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AI-ExtractedWormald's salary was about £200,000 a year.
Kemi Badenoch said Starmer has thrown Wormald “under the bus to save his own skin”.
Chris Wormald is stepping down “by mutual consent”.
Keir Starmer forced out Chris Wormald as cabinet secretary.
Wormald lost Starmer’s confidence over the Mandelson approval process.
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