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2026-02-13 15:45:08
[British Cabinet Secretary Resigns, Possibly Due to Epstein Case] According to a public notice published on the British government website on February 12, Chris Warmold, the UK Cabinet Secretary and highest-ranking public servant, has resigned, effective immediately. Warmold was appointed Cabinet Secretary in 2024. This position is the highest-ranking official in the British civil service, responsible for managing the entire civil service. The notice did not mention the reason for Warmold's departure. However, a BBC report mentioned that Warmold was responsible for overseeing the government's provision of documents as required by Parliament regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson was previously dismissed as ambassador due to his involvement in the Epstein case, having served only seven months. (CCTV International News)
