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Scrutiny Grows as Antonia Romeo Pursues Cabinet Role

2/18/2026

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  • Dame Antonia Romeo faces scrutiny over bullying allegations from 2017 during her time as consul-general in New York as she seeks the UK's Cabinet Secretary post.
  • The Foreign Office reportedly found a serious case to answer.
  • The Cabinet Office dismissed the claims, prompting accusations of a cover-up.
  • Allies defend her, citing leadership in three government departments since 2017.
  • Sir Keir Starmer supports her appointment as part of a premiership reset.