General · 17 February 2026
Top civil service candidate faced multiple bullying claims
BBC documents reveal Dame Antonia Romeo received accusations from several individuals during her time as a senior diplomat in New York. Although officials insist only one formal grievance occurred, sources argue multiple objections were grouped into a single file. Records show 47% of employees reported workplace bullying in a survey taken while she led the team. Colleagues described her behaviour as demeaning and self-interested.
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