Keir Starmer does not have a permanent chief of staff, director of communications or cabinet secretary

Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.

Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed as the first woman to hold the post of head of the UK civil service, replacing Sir Chris Wormald.

Sir Chris Wormald has been forced out as the head of the Civil Service by 'mutual agreement' after months of negative media reports, prompting questions about the implications for Sir Keir Starmer's strategy.

Dame Antonia has been appointed as the first woman to hold the post of head of the UK civil service, replacing Sir Chris Wormald.