The Price of Politics: A £860,000 Payoff Raises Questions About Accountability A former top civil servant has received nearly £860,000 in his exit package, sparking outrage among taxpayers and raising serious questions about accountability within the government.
Lord Wormald's departure from his role as cabinet secretary and head of the Civil Service in February was unexpected, particularly given his appointment just 14 months prior by then Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The payment includes £526,598 in "additional severance," which brings Lord Wormald's total for the year to over £1 million.