"Sir Keir Starmer stated, 'But wherever you serve, I want to be clear: these events do not define the civil service.' He emphasized the importance of civil servants feeling secure in their roles."
"Starmer remarked, 'I value the 'speaking truth to power' that is the hallmark of our system,' highlighting the need for a culture of transparency and collaboration."
"He noted, 'The relationship between a minister and their officials relies on a bedrock of total transparency,' stressing that trust is essential for effective governance."
"Starmer expressed, 'Without trust, the partnership that sits at the heart of our constitution cannot function,' underlining the critical nature of trust in government operations."
Sir Keir Starmer addressed civil servants, acknowledging recent unsettling events in the civil service following the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins. Robbins was dismissed for not informing Starmer about granting security clearance to Lord Mandelson despite concerns. Starmer expressed disbelief that officials withheld information and emphasized the need for transparency and trust between ministers and officials. He reassured civil servants that recent events do not define their role and encouraged a culture of open communication and early risk identification to prevent crises.
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