Neal Lawson’s August spin

I recently explained how John Roberston’s position on the windfall tax was somewhat more nuanced than the headlined story in this week’s Observer. Kerry McCarthy explains on her blog how a telephone conversation to a junior at Neal Lawson’s Compaass gets translated into a direct challenge to the government. Lawson’s lobbying skills have clearly been put to good use in the media this week.

1 comment so far ↓

#1 Evening roundup, 27th August 2008 : Labour Outlook on 08.27.08 at 5:52 pm

[...] Back on home turf, debate abounds about Compass’ Neal Lawson’s latest attempt to get his mug on the telly. Conor Foley isn’t persuaded that this is the way forward, nor is Patricia Hewitt, and neither, unsuprisingly, is Tim Worstall. Further to this there are questions being asked about just who are the seven unmamed PPS’ who have apparently signed up to the measure, and whether they actually have. (via). [...]

Leave a Comment