Starmer has officially appointed Antonia Romeo as the new Cabinet Secretary following an aggressive briefing war involving political and Civil Service sources. Ever since No10 briefed that she was the preferred choice two weeks ago…
Romeo has until now served as Permanent Secretary in the Home Office. Wormald now disappears beyond the horizon with a payout of more than £250,000…
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.”
Antonia 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.”
Speaking to Sky News off the back of Rachel Reeves’ Air Passenger Duty hike, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said:
“Labour is dependent on those Red Wall seats, and yet every move she makes poisons economic growth and damages the UK’s recovery… it’s the Chancellor who stumbles from policy misstep to policy misstep… I think her policy decisions are incredibly stupid.”