Antonia Romeo handed powerful mandate to deliver No 10’s priorities

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Rowena Mason Whitehall editorApril 7, 2026 at 09:15 PM

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Antonia Romeo has been given a strengthened mandate to implement Keir Starmer's priorities as the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service, replacing Chris Wormald. Her objectives include leading the civil service with clarity, reforming the civil service code, and improving productivity. Darren Jones, previously chief secretary, will shift his focus to civil service reform and digital ID implementation, taking a less hands-on role in day-to-day operations. Vidhya Alakeson is a leading candidate for chief of staff, and Sophie Nazemi is interim director of communications. These changes mean women now hold the most powerful delivery jobs at the heart of the government.

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Jones was given the role of chief secretary to the prime minister last September.

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Romeo took over the job of cabinet secretary after an unsuccessful year by Chris Wormald.

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Darren Jones has shifted to a less hands-on role.

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Antonia Romeo has been handed a powerful new mandate to deliver Keir Starmer’s priorities.

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Vidhya Alakeson is a leading candidate to take on the job of chief of staff on a longer term.

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James Lyons 30% Steph Driver 30% FT 40% Morgan McSweeney 40% Jill Cuthbertson 40% Cabinet Office ×250% Chris Wormald 50% Vidhya Alakeson ×260% Darren Jones ×470% Keir Starmer ×270% No 10 ×480% Antonia Romeo ×690%

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civil service reform 90% government priorities 80% civil service 70% antonia romeo 70% leadership 60% darren jones 50% downing street 50% innovation 40% productivity 40%

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