Lord Bob Kerslake, former head of the civil service and a respected figure in British politics, has passed away after a short battle with cancer, his family announced. The 68-year-old crossbench peer, known for his dedication and integrity, was remembered as a true public servant by prominent figures across the political spectrum.
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Lord Kerslake, who was nominated for a peerage by former Prime Minister David Cameron, served as the permanent secretary at the Department for Communities and Local Government. He retired from the civil service and was ennobled in 2015. The late Queen conferred his peerage.