Recruiter brought readers the sad news of Broadbent’s passing earlier this year. In an update the GLAA revealed it had been inundated following the sudden death of Broadbent, adding his wife Fiona has asked that charitable donations, rather than flowers, be given in memory of him, choosing the charity Unseen, which manages the Modern Slavery Helpline, as beneficiary to receive donations.

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Anyone wishing to attend Broadbent’s funeral, which will take place at 11.15am on Tuesday 30 January, are advised to email the GLAA at [email protected].

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