I was in a meeting room far from CYP Now Towers when a text message from the office alerted me to the fact that Beverley Hughes had quit as children's minister for family reasons. I sneaked out of the room as my jaw plummeted to call in and find out more.
When someone in public office departs you expect a stream of polite, sycophantic tributes to come forth. What's striking about Hughes' departure, is not just the grace but the real warmth that has come through from all corners of the children's and youth sector. She was after all children's minister for four years - a long stretch for a ministerial post. Many people expected her to become Children's Secretary in the forthcoming reshuffle...
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