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Frontrunner Dame Antonia Romeo for the cabinet secretary role faced bullying and expenses allegations from staff during her time as UK consul general in New York; the government says there was one complaint investigated and dismissed, but BBC sources say there were multiple complaints, raising questions about her suitability for the top civil service post.
Dame Antonia Romeo, viewed as the government’s preferred cabinet secretary candidate, was questioned about her management style after a 2017 inquiry into three allegations related to expenses and bullying during her time as consul-general in New York; the investigation concluded there was no case to answer. The Cabinet Office stressed there was only one formal complaint and it was dismissed, while supporters highlight her 25-year record of public service and leadership of multiple departments. Some officials defended her amid criticism, noting the importance of thorough due diligence.