David Cameron's former chief of staff to speak at Forest Freedom Dinner
Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 12:00 Delighted to announce the first confirmed speaker for this year's Freedom Dinner.
Alex Deane is head of public affairs at Weber Shandwick but he's best known to readers of this blog as the founding director of Big Brother Watch and David Cameron’s first chief of staff.
Today Alex advises some of the biggest companies in the UK. He's also an elected Common Councilman in the City of London.
Alex has appeared on BBC Breakfast, The Politics Show, Newsnight, the Today programme, Any Questions, ITV News, Channel 4 News and Sky News.
Now in its third year The Freedom Dinner takes place at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on Tuesday July 15.
Previous speakers have included Claire Fox (Institute of Ideas), Mark Littlewood (Institute of Economic Affairs), Lord Bell (former advisor to Mrs Thatcher and Ronald Reagan) and General Sir Mike Jackson (former head of the British Army).
The Freedom Dinner is organised by Forest and supported by The Free Society and the IEA. Tickets go on sale very soon so watch this space for more details.
Reader Comments (3)
I'll miss this year's do because I'm travelling but anyone considering it should go. It's a brilliant event, fun and yet it has a very serious message. It's also a huge morale booster to the browbeaten smoker who for once doesn't have to stand somewhere near a dustbin to smoke but is treated with respect by a club that values the custom they bring.
Count me in for this year, last year was superb. Pat shame you won't be able to make it, hope you are well.
Yes, all's well with me Gary. I hope life is good for you too. I'm hoping to go to the Forest Boat Party just before I go away so maybe I'll see you there x