Barton, Philip - Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - CSC Business Appointment advice

Sir Philip Barton KCMG OBE left his role at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in February 2025.

Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economics and Political Science

Sir Philip sought sought the Commission's advice about taking up an appointment with the London School of Economics and Political Science. The letter containing the Commission's consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in November 2025; and the appointment was announced in January 2026. An accessible version of the letter is available here.