Attacks on UK cabinet secretary ‘stink of political cowardice’, union leader says

<p>Civil service union head decries anonymous criticism as insiders continue to bemoan Chris Wormald’s appointment</p><p>Attacks on the UK’s cabinet secretary “stink of political cowardice”, the head of the senior civil servants’ union has said as concerns mount inside the government about his performance.</p><p>The general secretary of the FDA, Dave Penman, said anonymous criticism of Chris Wormald was “hugely damaging” to the government and its prospects of recruiting talented officials to top jobs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/22/attacks-on-uk-cabinet-secretary-stink-of-political-cowardice">Continue reading...</a>