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Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government Simon Clarke has resigned from the government for personal reasons.
Writing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland cited the need to ‘balance my own life against the demands of office’, but said that he would continue working as an MP.
As Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, his brief included the local authority resilience forum's Covid-19 response and devolution.
Clarke was seen by many, both within the Conservative Party and amongst opposition, as a government high flyer.
David Williams, chairman of the County Councils Network, said: “Simon Clarke has been a supportive figure for local government during coronavirus, engaging with and acting on our concerns and building a strong rapport with county leaders. We wish him well. Simon had a hugely important role in setting out the government’s radical vision for devolution and reform which will be outlined in the forthcoming white paper.
“I welcome Luke Hall’s appointment having built up a relationship with him during his time in the department and county leaders hope he continues on his predecessor’s reforming zeal in what we hope will be a radical period of overdue change for local government.”
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