Britain's top civil servant quits in another exit from Starmer's team

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"The shake-up is part of an attempt to draw a line under the scandal over the appointments of Lord Peter Mandelson and Lord Matthew Doyle to top roles despite their association with sex offenders. But Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said it was an attempt by the PM to save his own skin, accusing him of having thrown the outgoing cabinet secretary under the bus."

"Sir Chris Wormald has stepped down as cabinet secretary (PA) Sir Keir this week survived the toughest test of his premiership so far, with figures in his own party calling on him to step down. The prime minister said he was grateful for Sir Chris's long and distinguished career of public service. I have agreed with him that he will step down as cabinet secretary today, he said."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and highlights investigations and documentaries like 'The A Word'. The outlet states that reporting remains freely available without paywalls and relies on donations to fund journalists. Sir Chris Wormald has stood down as Britain's top civil servant after 14 months as part of a Downing Street reset under Sir Keir Starmer. The departure was described as by mutual agreement and followed the resignations of chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and communications chief Tim Allan. The changes aim to draw a line under controversy over the appointments of Lord Peter Mandelson and Lord Matthew Doyle despite their associations with sex offenders, and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of protecting himself while throwing the outgoing cabinet secretary under the bus. The prime minister expressed gratitude for Wormald's public service and agreed he will step down as cabinet secretary.

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