Articles tagged with: Simon McDonald
Book review: Simon McDonald's memoir is three books in one
23 May Foreign Affairs
Book review: Simon McDonald's memoir is three books in one
There is insight aplenty, but the memoir of this ex-diplomat may leave some readers from different backgrounds feeling a touch alienated
Defend civil servants from 'unfair' attacks over Raab report, ex-Foreign Office chief tells PM
26 Apr HR
Defend civil servants from 'unfair' attacks over Raab report, ex-Foreign Office chief tells PM
Raab's characterisation of officials who complained about his "aggressive" behaviour" is "flat wrong", Simon McDonald says
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