Cancer Research has published an article by one of 17 volunteer 'ambassadors' who attended this year's party conferences.
David Collins is a former police constable and a good guy by all accounts. He must read this blog occasionally because he posted a comment a few weeks ago in response to a piece about the plain packaging consultation.
I didn't publish it because it included a word that suggested criminal behaviour. That was a bit strong, even for a former police officer!
I emailed David and we agreed it would be best to wait until "all the facts are known" before making serious allegations.
In the meantime, you might like to read The party conference – our Ambassador’s view.
Sadly, I don't think David contributed to the Liberty Lounge discussion, even though he was in the audience. That's a pity because, as anyone familiar with Forest will confirm, we welcome debate.
PS. I wonder what David has to say about the revelation (disclosed in a letter from ASH to the Department of Health) that pro plain pack campaigners were encouraged to duplicate signatures.
The opinion of a CRUK ambassador and former police constable would be very interesting!