Sir Oliver Robbins is set to become the top civil servant at the Foreign Office, marking a significant return to the civil service after overseeing Brexit negotiations.
Sir Philip Barton stepped down from his role as permanent secretary after criticism of his handling of the UK staff withdrawal from Kabul during the Taliban takeover.
Robbins’ appointment, though seen as contentious due to his outsider status, signals broad reforms are expected within the Foreign Office.
Barton faced backlash for his leadership during the Afghanistan withdrawal, particularly during his 17-day holiday, which was perceived as a failure to manage the crisis effectively.
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