The young Whitehall hotshot is the most powerful politico you’ve never heard of
The young Whitehall hotshot is the most powerful politico you’ve never heard of
Dominic Cummings has warned that a is about to fall over Whitehall. Perhaps that’s why Simon Case wears a Barbour. Or maybe it’s all part of his pragmatic, old school, down-to-earth image. Those traits will certainly come in useful. The mild-mannered and savvy 41-year-old has just been appointed the new top dog in the Civil Service — and he comes at a time of both national and institutional crisis, and as Whitehall itself is being labelled a backward and constipated old dinosaur. But, by all accounts, the incoming Case is far more of a bridge-builder than a slash-and-grabber. And his poise, can-do spirit and avowed discretion have gained him some friends in very high places indeed. He is, in short, the most powerful political figure you’ve never heard of. So here’s what you need to know about him.
Dominic Cummings has warned that a is about to fall over Whitehall. Perhaps that’s why Simon Case wears a Barbour. Or maybe it’s all part of his pragmatic, old school, down-to-earth image. Those traits will certainly come in useful. The mild-mannered and savvy 41-year-old has just been appointed the new top dog in the Civil Service — and he comes at a time of both national and institutional crisis, and as Whitehall itself is being labelled a backward and constipated old dinosaur. But, by all accounts, the incoming Case is far more of a bridge-builder than a slash-and-grabber. And his poise, can-do spirit and avowed discretion have gained him some friends in very high places indeed. He is, in short, the most powerful political figure you’ve never heard of. So here’s what you need to know about him.
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