After Dinner Speakers: Andrew Rawnsley, Charles Dunstone, Ruth Lea

Andrew Rawnsley is a best-selling author, critically acclaimed broadcaster and award-winning journalist. He is Chief Political Commentator and Associate Editor of The Observer. Servants of the People, Andrew's inside account of New Labour, was a top ten best-seller in both hard cover and paperback. It was voted Channel 4 Book of The Year. Andrew has made a string of critically acclaimed television documentaries and he presents Radio 4's flagship political programme, The Westminster Hour, on a Sunday night. He is a very funny speaker who never fails to poke fun at some poor unfortunate politicians but is equally able to convey simultaneously informative messages relating to parliamentary affairs, the media, government issues, the press and journalism. Andrew is also highly sought after for his dynamic skills as a chairperson. As well as being an accomplished public speaker, he also has extensive experience of chairing events, seminars and conferences.