Desperately sad to hear the news about James Brokenshire.
James was the nicest, kindest and most unassuming of politicians but also extraordinarily effective.
James was the nicest, kindest and most unassuming of politicians but also extraordinarily effective.
He served with particular distinction in the Home Office and as Security Minister. If the government needed something done well and speedily - and sensibly explained - James was the man to do it.
I worked with him for many years in London and I know how much he cared for the interests of his Bexley constituents.
His fight against cancer was heroic, and it is a measure of his resolve that he came back from a first bout with the disease to serve in government again. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts are with Cathy and his family.
Our thoughts are with Cathy and his family.
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