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Starmer Appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as First Female UK Cabinet Secretary
Dame Antonia Romeo becomes the first woman Cabinet Secretary, with a 25-year leadership record and approval by the independent Civil Service Commissioner.
- Following an agreed selection process, Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Dame Antonia Romeo as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service with immediate effect, saying `I am delighted to appoint Dame Antonia Romeo as the new Cabinet Secretary`.
- Last week Sir Chris Wormald resigned amid scandals, prompting criticism of negative briefings within the Government and exposing a boys' club in Downing Street, critics said.
- Three Permanent Secretary posts underpin Dame Antonia Romeo's operational experience, as she set up the Department for International Trade, led Home Office reforms, and managed the Ministry of Justice response to summer 2024 civil unrest.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 33%
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