Lynton Crosby

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Lynton Crosby is a spin doctor who helped former Australian Prime Minister John Howard's Liberal Party win elections in 1998 and 2001.[1] Crosby has advised various leaders of the Conservative Party including Iain Duncan Smith[2], Michael Howard[3]. ,

2003 Address to the Conservative Party

In 2003 Crosby addressed a shadow cabinet meeting held by the Conservative Party, he was invited to speak by the party's leader at the time Iain Duncan Smith.[4]

2004 Advisor to Michael Howard

In 2004 Crosby was hired as an advisor to the Conservative Party under Michael Howard's leadership.[5]. He was the election campaign manager for Howard's failed attempt at election in 2005.[6].

Notes

  1. P.27, Howard's Way, The Daily Telegraph, 13-September-2003
  2. P.27, Howard's Way, The Daily Telegraph, 13-September-2003
  3. Nicholas Watt, (John) Howard's way: Tories sign up Australian strategist, The Guardian, 20-October-2004
  4. P.27, Howard's Way, The Daily Telegraph, 13-September-2003
  5. Nicholas Watt, (John) Howard's way: Tories sign up Australian strategist, The Guardian, 20-October-2004
  6. Andrew Grice, TORIES HIRE JOHN HOWARD'S RIGHT-HAND MAN, The Independent, 20-October-2004