Sixsmith 'could get Whitehall job'

Martin Sixsmith, the man forced out of his job as Stephen Byers' chief press officer after a row with spin doctor Jo Moore, could soon be back in Whitehall.

The former BBC journalist has apparently been discussing the possibility of a job in another government department.

According to the Financial Times, Mr Sixsmith met Sir Richard Mottram, permanent secretary in the Transport Department, this week, to talk about his future and whether he might take up another Whitehall position.

Downing Street forced both him and Jo Moore to leave last week after a disputed email was sent over the publication of embarrassing rail performance statistics.