Simon Case, the Cabinet Secretary who has overseen significant political upheaval in Downing Street since 2020, is stepping down at the end of the year. His departure comes amidst swirling speculation about his involvement in damaging leaks targeting the new Prime Minister and his Labour government. While some colleagues praise Case's capabilities, others point to a chequered track record marked by accusations and controversy.
Since 2020, Downing Street has witnessed two sovereigns, four prime ministers, five chancellors, the issuing ofQuietly observing it all from the centre has been, the Cabinet Secretary , who announced this week that he will be standing down at the end of the year.
Both Case and the Prime Minister issued statements this week clearly attributing his departure to health issues, with the mandarin revealing recently that he is suffering from a neurological condition that forced him to take three months leave last year and requires him to use a walking stick. Such assessments appear to be in the minority, however, with several others quick to highlight his central role during the “partygate” scandal – albeit he received no fines – and claiming he repeatedly failed to stand up for the civil service that he was leading. His ability to become the story himself was also a charge that was laid against him.
Another former Downing Street colleague said his appointment by Johnson meant he was “marginalised” under Rishi Sunak and “excluded from the central decision-making process”. “I think he was slightly hamstrung by the fact that all the other perms who saw him emerge from the Palace, become a Permanent Secretary in No 10 and then get swiftly elevated to Cabinet Secretary ahead of them were relatively disgruntled and actually quite distraught about the fact. I’m not sure they were tremendously supportive,” a contemporary of his said.
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