Chris Wormald

Chris Wormald recently served as the UK's Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service. He was appointed by Keir Starmer but was recently forced out of the position after just over a year. This occurred amidst a broader shakeup of Starmer's top team following the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal and fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Starmer replaced Wormald with Antonia Romeo, praising her ability to "get things done." Wormald's removal has been described as "shabby" by a former cabinet secretary, highlighting the controversy surrounding his departure. Romeo was previously considered for the role before Wormald's appointment, and is seen as a less traditional civil servant. Wormald's ousting signifies a shift in leadership style and priorities within the UK civil service under Starmer's premiership.