How to Write a Parliamentary Speech

Paul Richards is a speechwriter, author, broadcasterand trainer. His first paid political job was in Parliament in 1991 as a policyadviser to a member of the shadow Cabinet, and he has worked in and aroundParliament ever since. Paul was a special adviser to the previous Labour government,in three departments, under two Prime Ministers.Paul has been a parliamentary candidate at the 1997, 2001and 2024 general elections and candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner inSussex in 2021 and 2024. He serves on the executive of the Fabian Society andhas written multiple Fabian pamphlets and articles. His books include acollection of Tony Blair's speeches and articles, entitled Tony Blair in HisOwn Words, and a guide to using the media, titled How to Be a SpinDoctor.Paul Richards holds an MA in Victorian Studies (withdistinction) from Birkbeck, University of London. He is a member of the UKSpeechwriters' Guild, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), theentertainment union Bectu, the Reform Club and Ronnie Scott's.He lives in Eastbourne with his family, in Sussex by thesea.