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Johnson was ‘worst PM I ever worked with’, ex-Foreign Office chief says

10 Nov 2022 HR

Johnson was ‘worst PM I ever worked with’, ex-Foreign Office chief says

Simon McDonald criticises “charismatic and chaotic” approach, but acknowledges ousted premier had time for his staff

Simon McDonald: Why I had to call out Boris Johnson’s untruths about Christopher Pincher

12 Jul 2022 Politics & Constitution

Simon McDonald: Why I had to call out Boris Johnson’s untruths about Christopher Pincher

Former Foreign and Commonwealth Office permanent under-secretary explains the background to his decision to set the record straight, prompting events that led to the PM’s resignation

'Our country is stronger for your service': Sedwill confirms McDonald to retire as FCO perm sec

19 Jun 2020 Foreign Affairs

'Our country is stronger for your service': Sedwill confirms McDonald to retire as FCO perm sec

Departure comes as PM seeks new leadership for merged Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office