Government response

Statement from Cabinet Secretary on James Brokenshire

The Cabinet Secretary has made a statement on the death of James Brokenshire.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Cabinet Secretary Simon Case said:

鈥淥n behalf of the Civil Service, I would like to express my deep sadness at the news of James Brokenshire鈥檚 death.

鈥淗e was a man of deep kindness and integrity, and as a Minister he inspired respect and loyalty from the civil servants who worked for him in the Home Office, Northern Ireland Office and the then Ministry for Housing and Local Government. I had the personal privilege of working with him closely over a number of years and admired greatly his unwavering commitment to public service and compassion.

鈥淭he thoughts and condolences of colleagues right across the Civil Service are with James鈥檚 family and friends.鈥�

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Published 8 October 2021