Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as top civil servant.
New cabinet secretary confirmed as first woman to hold role
Dame Antonia Romeo has been confirmed as the new head of the civil service.
New cabinet secretary confirmed as first woman to hold role
Dame Antonia Romeo has been confirmed as the new head of the civil service.
She replaces Sir Chris Wormald, who was sacked last week, and is the first woman to hold the post.
Sir Keir Starmer said: “I am delighted to appoint Dame Antonia Romeo as the new cabinet secretary. She is an outstanding public servant, with a 25‑year record of delivering for the British people.
“Since becoming prime minister, I’ve been impressed by her professionalism and determination to get things done. Families across the country are still feeling the squeeze, and this government is focused on easing the cost of living, strengthening public services and restoring pride in our communities. It is essential we have a cabinet secretary who can support the government to make this happen.
“Antonia has shown she is the right person to drive the government to reform and I look forward to working with her to deliver this period of national renewal.”
Romeo said: “It is a huge privilege to be asked to serve as cabinet secretary and head of the civil service.
“The civil service is a great and remarkable institution, which I love. We should be known for delivery, efficiency and innovation, working to implement the government’s agenda and meet the challenges the country faces.
“I look forward to working with all colleagues across the civil service to do this, in support of the prime minister and the government.”
Romeo had most recently been the top civil servant in the Home Office.
As rumours of her appointment circulated, reports resurfaced about allegations of complaints made against her during her time working as a special envoy to the US.
Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as top civil servant
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Keir Starmer
Romeo is currently the permanent secretary of the Home Office
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Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Dame Antonia Romeo as Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service.
The appointment follows allegations she was previously spoken to about her management style.
Romeo is currently the permanent secretary of the Home Office.
Her appointment sees her becomes the first woman to hold the role of Cabinet Secretary.
She has previously faced accusations of bullying related to her time as consul-general in New York in 2017, but was cleared by the Cabinet Office.
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