Keir Starmer's Top Civil Servant Quits Barely A Year After Being Appointed

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Keir Starmer has lost his top civil servant barely a year after appointing him.

Cabinet Secretary Sir Chris Wormald agreed “by mutual consent” with the prime minister to stand down.

The prime minister hailed Chris Wormald’s “exceptional” leadership when he was announced as cabinet secretary in December, 2024.

However, it is understoof the PM has been unhappy with his performance and now he has gone just 14 months later.