Keir Starmer appoints Sir Christopher Wormald, a controversial figure from the pandemic, as the UK's top civil servant.

Keir Starmer appointed Sir Christopher Wormald as the UK's new top civil servant, a move criticized by families bereaved by COVID-19. Wormald, formerly head of the Department of Health, faced backlash for his role during the pandemic when the NHS was overwhelmed and the UK saw a high death toll. Critics argue the appointment shows the government doesn't take pandemic failures seriously enough. Starmer highlighted Wormald's experience as a key reason for the appointment.

December 02, 2024
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