Antonia Romeo's Rise to Lead UK Civil Service Under Starmer
Dame Antonia Romeo, described as 'dynamic' and 'whip smart' by former colleagues, is being considered as Keir Starmer's choice to lead the UK Civil Service.
19 Feb, 16:57 — 19 Feb, 17:53
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Appointment of Antonia Romeo as head of civil service shows ‘poor judgment’ say former colleagues
First female cabinet secretary faced allegations of bullying behaviour in 2017, while working in New York consulate Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Antonia Romeo as the country’s most senior civil servant has prompted dismay among former colleagues who complained about what they considered bullying behaviour when she was a diplomat in New York. Several people who worked with Romeo at the New York consulate nearly 10 years ago have told the Guardian they are upset by the prime minister’s decision to make her cabinet secretary despite knowing about their complaints. Continue reading...
By Kiran StaceyPolicy editor
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Former colleagues have praised Dame Antonia as ‘dynamic’ and ‘whip smart’
By Nina Lloyd
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