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An Extraordinary Week at the Centre: The Sacking of Chris Wormald
The latest Civil Service World Podcast discusses the extraordinary week we've just seen in Westminster and Whitehall. CSW's editors-in-chief Jess and Suzannah are joined by Hannah Keenan from the Institute for Government...
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Published Feb 13, 2026, 00:15:53 long, audio available.
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The latest Civil Service World Podcast discusses the extraordinary week we've just seen in Westminster and Whitehall. CSW's editors-in-chief Jess and Suzannah are joined by Hannah Keenan from the Institute for Government to reflect on the sacking of cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald, the unprecedented nature of the situation - given how recently Wormald was appointed, and the impact of the turmoil on civil service morale. Presented by Jess Bowie and Suzannah Brecknell. Recorded and produced by Podot.
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Published Feb 13, 2026 and 00:15:53 long