Lord Kerslake: Tributes paid to ‘true public servant’ after dying introduced
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ributes have been paid to a “true public servant of the highest integrity”, Lord Bob Kerslake, after his household introduced he has died.
The former head of the civil service, 68, died on Saturday after “a short battle with cancer”, his “devastated” sister Ros Kerslake CBE stated in a put up on social media on Sunday morning
Senior Labour Party figures together with its chief Sir Keir Starmer, shadow well being secretary Wes Streeting, former shadow chancellor John McDonnell and mayor of London Sadiq Khan had been amongst those that paid their respects to the crossbench peer.
He was nominated for a peerage by David Cameron and ennobled following his retirement as everlasting secretary on the Department for Communities and Local Government, with the peerage was conferred by the late Queen in 2015.
Lord Kerslake was additionally a md of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London however he give up the position in 2017, warning that the well being service couldn’t proceed “staggering along” underneath the present funding ranges.
Announcing the news on Twitter, Ros Kerslake wrote: “My brother Bob (Lord Robert Kerslake) died yesterday after a short battle with cancer. We are all devastated.”
In one other tweet, Eleanor Kerslake added: “Unfortunately my wonderful dad Bob Kerslake died yesterday.
“We are all devastated.
“Dad had a few jobs in his time but the most important to him was being a truly fantastic husband, dad, brother, son and granddad.”
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“I’m very sorry to learn that Bob Kerslake has died,” Sir Keir tweeted on Sunday.
“Bob was a talented public servant, utmost professional, and a good man.
“He was rightly respected across Westminster for his experience and wisdom, and I’m grateful for his recent contributions to the Labour Party.
“Sincere condolences to his family.”
Labour veteran Mr McDonnell tweeted: “Just heard the terribly sad news Bob Kerslake has died.
“I’ve known Bob from when he was with us at the GLC (Greater London Council).
“He was a true public servant of the highest integrity, dedicating his life to caring for people & tackling inequality wherever he found it. My condolences to his family.”
Mr Streeting stated his dying was “terribly sad news”.
“Bob was such a committed and decent public servant taken far too soon,” he tweeted.
“Deepest condolences to your family and all those who knew and loved him.”
Mr Khan hailed him as “a true public servant”.
“His kindness and commitment to improving our city and country will always be remembered,” he added.
“My thoughts are with his family and friends today.”
Lord Kerslake additionally chaired the impartial assessment into Greater Manchester’s preparedness and response to the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017.