Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service
PM ‘delighted’ to fill position with ‘outstanding public servant’ – who becomes first woman to hold cabinet secretary roleUK politics liveKeir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary, the UK’s most senior civil servant.Romeo, the first woman to hold the post in the...
<p>PM ‘delighted’ to fill position with ‘outstanding public servant’ – who becomes first woman to hold cabinet secretary role</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/feb/19/keir-starmer-antonia-romeo-cabinet-secretary-donald-trump-chagos-islands-deal-uk-politics-latest-news-updates"><strong>UK politics live</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary, the UK’s most senior civil servant.</p><p>Romeo,<strong> </strong>the first woman to hold the post in the role’s 110-year history, has been a key figure behind the scenes in multiple government departments including spells as permanent secretary at the Home Office, International Trade and the Ministry of Justice.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/19/starmer-appoints-dame-antonia-romeo-as-cabinet-secretary-and-civil-service-head">Continue reading...</a>
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