In a series of interviews Cabinet Secretaries past and present speak about life at the centre of government, where the political leadership of the Cabinet and Prime Minister is translated into policy.
...Jeremy Heywood occupied a range of senior civil service roles, including as Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister (1999–2003). Prior to that, he had a variety of senior roles...
...the Prime Minister, John Major. He was Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service between 2005 and 2011 during the Premierships of Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David...
...this interview Lord Turnbull talks to Lord Hennessy about his experiences in helping 'run the show'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHVGfq5I5tM Former Cabinet Secretaries View the photos of other former Cabinet Secretaries in our...
Lord Richard Wilson of Dinton, GCB entered the Civil Service in 1966, joining the Board of Trade. He subsequently served in a number of departments including twelve years in the...
...The position of Cabinet Secretary is just under 100 years old. It was created by David Lloyd-George in December 1916 as a result of the tight government discipline needed to...
Lord Butler was Cabinet Secretary between 1988 and 1998, working with two Conservative Prime Ministers - Margaret Thatcher and John Major - and, after Labour's 1997 landslide victory, Tony Blair....
...in 1967, becoming Under Secretary the following year. In 1970 he was appointed Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, Edward Heath. He then moved to the Home Office, becoming...