Whitehall’s Glass Ceiling Finally Shatters: The Historic Rise of Dame Antonia Romeo
Posted on February 20, 2026 by Jennifer Barton
The sound of breaking glass generally means a mess. But February 19, 2026, marked one of the greatest turning points in British power history. For more than a century, the position of Cabinet Secretary—the archetypal “Mandarin” and most powerful non-elected role in Britain—has been entirely the domain of men in grey suits. That ended today. Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]