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.
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...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...
...Service in 1998 until 2002. In his interview with historian Anthony Seldon, Lord Wilson talks about his role, what the highlights and challenges were and dealing with complex issues. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmilZ8bYG_o...
...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....
Lord Armstrong was Cabinet Secretary between 1979 and 1987, working throughout Margaret Thatcher’s premiership. In this interview with historian Lord Hennessy, he talks about his service under Margaret Thatcher. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8LVs-zlivQ...