Former top civil servant received near-£860,000 pay-off
Summary
Lord Wormald, a former top civil servant and cabinet secretary, received nearly £860,000 after leaving his job 14 months after being appointed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The payment included compensation for pension and a waiting period, following an early departure reportedly by mutual agreement.Key Facts
- Lord Wormald was cabinet secretary and head of the Civil Service until February, serving about 14 months.
- He received a total severance payment of almost £860,000, including contractual compensation and additional severance.
- The payment covered pension contributions and a mandatory waiting period after leaving government.
- His salary from April 2025 to February 2026 was between £210,000 and £215,000, making his total earnings for the year over £1 million.
- Sir Keir Starmer, as prime minister, authorized the severance package in February.
- Lord Wormald was responsible for major government reforms and was involved in checking Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
- He was the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in history and was replaced by Dame Antonia Romeo.
- Lord Wormald will take a seat as an independent peer in the House of Lords soon.
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