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Mark Sedwill

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Gender Male
Age 59
Date of birth October 21,1964
Zodiac sign Libra
Born Ealing
London
United Kingdom
Office Cabinet Secretary
Previous officeActing Cabinet Secretary of the United Kingdom (2018–2018)
Job Diplomat
Education St Edmund Hall
University of St Andrews
Bourne Grammar School
Position Member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom since 2020
Previous positionCabinet Secretary of the United Kingdom (2018–2020)
BooksHer Majesty's Passport Office Annual Report and Accounts for the Period 1 April - 30 September 2014
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Mark Philip Sedwill, Baron Sedwill, GCMG, FRGS, is a British diplomat and senior civil servant who served as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service to Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson from 2018 to 2020. He also served as the United Kingdom National Security Adviser from 2017 to 2020.

Covid inquiry: Toxic culture damaged response, says Matt Hancock

Covid inquiry: Toxic culture damaged response, says Matt Hancock
Nov 30,2023 12:41 pm

... More on Covid and the Covid InquiryIn the session, the inquiry was shown extracts from Sir Patrick s diary which described a " massive internal mess" inside the health department and reported that then-civil service head Sir Mark Sedwill complained of the department s " clear lack of grip"...

Boris Johnson urged to to remove Matt Hancock by top official

Boris Johnson urged to to remove Matt Hancock by top official
Nov 8,2023 12:41 pm

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'Stiletto row' official to appear at Covid inquiry

'Stiletto row' official to appear at Covid inquiry
Nov 1,2023 12:01 am

... " What, then, in practical terms, does she think that meant for the government s response to the pandemic? How much worse did this make what would be - under any circumstances - a massive challenge for any government at any time? What more will she say about the impact of the, the country s then most senior civil servant, Mark Sedwill, at the height of the pandemic? He and Dominic Cummings had a well-documented dreadful relationship...

Covid inquiry texts show No 10 staff complaining about Carrie Johnson

Covid inquiry texts show No 10 staff complaining about Carrie Johnson
Oct 13,2023 11:01 am

... Mr Johnson also describes Mark Sedwill, the head of the civil service until September 2020, as " miles off pace"...

Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise

Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise
Oct 2,2023 10:01 pm

... Another two weeks is set aside to hear from advisers and civil servants, expected to include Dominic Cummings and former cabinet secretary Sir Mark Sedwill...

Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen

Boris Johnson: Officials discussed raising concerns about former PM to Queen
Sep 18,2023 1:11 am

... There were a number of clashes between Dominic Cummings, the former prime minister s controversial chief of staff, and the head of the Civil Service, who subsequently left, Sir Mark Sedwill...

Simon Case: 'Keeper of secrets' under scrutiny

Simon Case: 'Keeper of secrets' under scrutiny
Feb 3,2023 4:41 pm

... As questions swirl over Mr Case, is the system of civil service working as it should be? Mr Case first took the job in September 2020, when he replaced Sir Mark Sedwill, who was sacked by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

West ferry planning series: Jenrick texted projects, documents show

West ferry planning series: Jenrick texted projects, documents show
Jun 25,2020 12:16 am

... Amid calls from opposition MPs for a full inquiry by the chief of the Cabinet, of the UK s top civil servants, Mark Sedwill, said Mr Jenrick, a complete and factual account of his actions had given...

The Papers: Fury at Rees-Mogg remarks and Queen chooses faux-fur

Jun 24,2020 12:02 pm

Jacob Rees-Mogg later said he "profoundly apologised"

Comments made by Jacob Rees-Mogg about the Grenfell Tower Fire - suggesting it would have been "Common Sense " to flee a burning building - feature in several papers.

The remarks - for which Mr Rees-Mogg has apologised - Make The Lead for two of the papers: The Guardian and the i.

has the headline: "Rees-Mogg grounded by Tories". It says Downing Street has been uncomfortable with Mr Rees-Mogg's high media profile in recent months, and he is set to be reined in to limit the potential for further controversies ahead of the election.

According to Downing Street is considering ordering Mr Rees-Mogg to give up his monthly slot on the radio station LBC, where he made his remarks.

In its editorial, the Daily Mirror claims The Commons Leader "betrays his contempt for The Public " with his comments, which "exposed an arrogant Conservative Party mindset, sneering at ordinary folk".

Christmas rail 'misery'

The Mail and the Daily Star lead on the 27 days of strikes announced by RMT members on South Western Railway next month.

has the headline: "Grinches ruin Christmas" while for it is: "Rail union's Christmas misery for millions".

The Paper also lashes out over station closures and reduced services across the country over the festive period - Saying long-suffering passengers will be lumbered with disruption and overcrowding as they attempt to visit loved ones.

Previous industrial action on SWR resulted in major disruption for rail passengers

Meanwhile, The Intervention of The Head of the Civil Service to stop Conservative plans to publish a Treasury assessment of Labour's economic policies, is widely reported - and makes The Lead for

According to The Paper , Sir Mark Sedwill argued That The Work had been rushed, But officials also said he was determined to uphold "the appearance of impartiality" for the Civil Service .

There are raised eyebrows at Jo Swinson 's categorical insistence - at The Launch of the Liberal Democrats ' election campaign on Tuesday - That she would not form any pact with Labour in The Event of a hung parliament.

"Really?" The Daily Telegraph asks. "Given her hostility to Brexit," The Paper goes on, "do we really believe That , if she was in a position to do so, Ms Swinson would not put Jeremy Corbyn into Number 10 in order to get another referendum?" The Paper says her position stretches incredulity.

Russian interference report

A number of papers criticise Downing Street's decision not to publish Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee report on Russian meddling in British elections until after the country goes to the polls.

The Times says The Public have a right to know - before they vote next month - of any evidence That Russia tried to interfere in the EU referendum and the 2017 election.

More importantly - The Paper adds - the government has squandered an opportunity to send a signal to the Kremlin about Britain's determination to defend its democracy.

For the Telegraph, The Report is more relevant now than at any other Time .

has Bad News for the nearly five million passengers who uses the London Underground Every Day .

It says they might think they are escaping the pollution dangers of exhaust fumes and soot overground, But The Tube is, in fact, by far The Most polluted part of The City .

According to The Paper , fine particles of dust, metal, skin and clothing fibre have built up in the tunnels over a century of use, leaving a toxic miasma That 's stirred up by passing trains and inhaled by passengers.

Meanwhile, a DNA test at birth pioneered in the UK which predicts The Risk of serious health conditions is The Lead for the Daily Express and The Mirror .

reports That it will allow early treatment to Make life-threatening ailments - including cystic fibrosis and severe epilepsy - Less debilitating. "Birth test revolution" is the headline.

For its main story, reports That a Commons committee has accused the Chinese government of trying to curb criticism of its regime on British university campuses, by pressuring universities into limiting academic freedom.

According to The Paper , The Foreign Affairs Committee has found "alarming" evidence of Chinese interference which it says appears to be coming from The Embassy in London.

One example given is of a pro-vice-chancellor at an unnamed Russell Group university cancelling a speaker after contact from The Embassy .

Queen goes fur-free

Many papers have pictures of The Queen dressed in various fur outfits during her Reign - But there are unlikely to be any more like them in future.

For, as reports, she's decided to go "fur-free". Her dresser, Angela Kelly , has revealed That from now on, only fake fur will be used on new garments.

The Queen - pictured here in a fur hat 10 years ago - has switched to faux-fur, her official dresser reveals

says Buckingham Palace has signalled That The Queen is ready to move with The Times , acknowledging That attitudes towards fur have Shifted .

is impressed - saluting her with the headline: "Fur play to you, Ma'am!"

Finally, a Northamptonshire couple had a shock after pulling back The Curtains last Saturday - they were greeted by the sight of a one ton bull churning up their lawn.

reports That the beast had smashed through a fence from a neighbouring Farmer 's field, trampled all over The Garden , dented the wheelie bin and left unsavoury deposits on their patio.

The Express says the couple managed to contact The Farmer - But he was 40 Minutes away. They tell The Paper : "We just sat and watched as the bull tore up The Garden ".



Source of news: bbc.com

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