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Tributes were paid to the former head of the public service, Sir Jeremy Heywood, following his death due to cancer, as it was revealed that he had played a pivotal role in the Obtaining an additional £ 20 billion for the NHS.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeremy Hunt – who was formerly Health Secretary – paid tribute to Sir Jeremy's "tireless" work in securing additional funding for health services.
The revelation of the crucial role played by former cabinet secretary Sir Jeremy, who served in office at four prime ministers, underscores the influence he has exerted behind the scenes in the government.
The respected Mandarin Whitehall, cabinet secretary since 2012 and head of the civil service of the country of residence since 2014, retired less than two weeks ago following a medical opinion.
Prime Minister Theresa May said that Sir Jeremy, who was 56 years old, would be missed "a lot".
"He has worked tirelessly to serve our country in the best traditions of the public service and represents a huge loss to British public life," said Ms. May.
"I will always be grateful for the support that he has personally brought me and I will remember his achievements throughout his career, as we regret that he has not had the chance to offer his talents longer in retirement. "
In recognition of his distinguished service, the Prime Minister had nominated Sir Jeremy for Lord Heywood of Whitehall.
Hunt said in an article on Twitter: "Few doctors and nurses will know, but he could not have won an extra £ 20 billion for the NHS without the tireless efforts of Jeremy Heywood.
"One of the many examples of his extraordinary service to all of us – intelligent, loyal and honest, we will miss him immensely."
Sir Jeremy previously held the position of Private Secretary to Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and served as Chief of Staff to Mr. Brown and David Cameron's Permanent Secretary on Downing Street.
The father of three children revealed earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with cancer in June 2017, but that he had remained in the political turmoil that had followed the result of the general election shock. .
In a statement, Sir Jeremy's wife, Suzanne, paid tribute to a "wonderful father" who "has invested immensely in his 56 years".
She said: "He saw it as a great privilege to work so closely with four prime ministers and two chancellors and his efforts were unwavering to help each of them achieve their goals.
"He has always been aware of the need for public servants to see the world through the eyes of ministers while respecting the boundaries between politicians and public servants.
"Far from his job, he inspired the admiration, respect and affection of his group of many and varied friends and gave it back to them.
"Jeremy could enlighten any room or conversation and would love to have a good party."
Mr. Blair said, "He has worked with more prime ministers and at a higher level than any recent memory official and has served us all with integrity, distinction and endless commitment.
"The British civil service and everyone who has worked with him will deeply regret it."
Mr Brown added: "The country has lost a leader with exceptional ability, undisputed integrity and – as we have seen in the fight against his illness – from the beginning. a remarkable courage. "
Lord O. Donnell, Sir Jeremy's predecessor, wrote in a tweet: "He was a devoted, great civil servant who worked tirelessly for his country, his political masters, and his colleagues.
In response to the latest news about Sophy Ridge on Sunday, former Labor Minister Yvette Cooper said, "It's really sad, Jeremy is a terrific public servant and has helped enormously to keep United governments in very difficult times. I obviously knew him very well personally.
"People will not be aware of the remarkable number of things he has done to solve crises, solve some of the most difficult problems and be a very honorable public servant, whose goal is to keep people together and to to make sure that the government does not do it frankly stupid things over and over again and to make sure that there are solutions.
"His contribution to public life for all governments, whatever your policy, has been immense and I think we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable also told Sophy Ridge on Sunday: "He was an excellent public servant, brilliant at solving complex problems."
Sir Mark Sedwill, who succeeded Sir Jeremy as Secretary of Cabinet and Head of the Public Service, said: "Jeremy was an exemplary public servant, we will miss him more than we can tell and will be the most poor without his guidance, leadership, and extraordinary resources, insight. "
