Sir Chris Wormald resigns as UK cabinet secretary amid Downing Street overhaul

Sir Chris Wormald has resigned from his position as Cabinet Secretary, making him the third high-ranking official to exit Downing Street in recent days. His departure follows the resignations of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, and Communications Director, Tim Allan. Appointed in December 2024, Wormald served only one year, becoming the shortest-serving Cabinet Secretary in British history. Prime Minister Starmer expressed gratitude for Wormald's 35-year public service career and stated that the resignation was mutually agreed upon. The move is widely seen as part of a staff restructuring following the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, revealed in US Department of Justice records, have led to significant criticism of Starmer's judgment. Some members of the Labour Party have reportedly called for Starmer's own resignation as his popularity declines. The Prime Minister is currently facing internal pressure to justify his recent leadership decisions and staffing changes.