Sir Chris Wormald has been appointed Cabinet Secretary by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, a role that involves leading the civil service amidst calls for a reformation of the British state. Wormald, who has extensive experience within the civil service since the 1990s, has received mixed reactions to his appointment, with praise from some former health ministers and criticism from figures like Dominic Cummings regarding his past decisions during the Covid pandemic. His background includes significant involvement in health policy and oversight during critical times for the UK government.

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