Latest civil service & public affairs moves April 26
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Government departments
Johnny Mercer left his role as parliamentary under-secretary of state (minister for defence people and veterans), Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office.
Leo Docherty appointed as parliamentary under-secretary of state (minister for defence people and veterans), Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office (formerly assistant government whip).
David Duguid appointed as assistant government whip, remaining as parliamentary under-secretary of state, Scotland Office (formerly government whip).
Alan Mak appointed as government whip.
Home Office – Martin Levermore appointed as Windrush independent adviser. Roy Wilsher appointed as Independent expert adviser on fire and rescue service reform.