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'''Centreground Political Communications''' is a new political comms firm set up by [[Darren Murphy]], a former assistant political secretary and special adviser to former UK prime minister [[Tony Blair]]. <ref name="Murphy"> David Singleton, [http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/1095674/former-downing-street-special-adviser-apcos-darren-murphy-set-own-venture/ APCO's Darren Murphy to start venture with ex-Downing Street colleagues], 29 Sept 2011, accessed 5 Oct 2011 </ref> | '''Centreground Political Communications''' is a new political comms firm set up by [[Darren Murphy]], a former assistant political secretary and special adviser to former UK prime minister [[Tony Blair]]. <ref name="Murphy"> David Singleton, [http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/1095674/former-downing-street-special-adviser-apcos-darren-murphy-set-own-venture/ APCO's Darren Murphy to start venture with ex-Downing Street colleagues], 29 Sept 2011, accessed 5 Oct 2011 </ref> | ||
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:It is expected that the new operation will not be a straight public affairs outfit but will instead specialise in offering campaigning advice to governments, corporates and NGOs wishing to occupy the political centre ground. | :It is expected that the new operation will not be a straight public affairs outfit but will instead specialise in offering campaigning advice to governments, corporates and NGOs wishing to occupy the political centre ground. | ||
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:Murphy confirmed he had left [[APCO]] to establish the consultancy but said he was not yet in a position to speak further.<ref name="Murphy"/> | :Murphy confirmed he had left [[APCO]] to establish the consultancy but said he was not yet in a position to speak further.<ref name="Murphy"/> | ||
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| + | *[[Darren Murphy]] - chief executive | ||
| + | *[[Jonathan Powell]] | ||
| + | *[[Razi Rahman]] | ||
| + | *[[Adrian McMenamin]] | ||
| + | *[[Steve van Riel]] | ||
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==Clients== | ==Clients== | ||
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Centreground Political Communications is a new political comms firm set up by Darren Murphy, a former assistant political secretary and special adviser to former UK prime minister Tony Blair. [1]
Contents
Activities
PR Week reported in October 2011 that:
- It is expected that the new operation will not be a straight public affairs outfit but will instead specialise in offering campaigning advice to governments, corporates and NGOs wishing to occupy the political centre ground.
- It is understood Murphy, a loyal Blairite, plans to link up with a number of former colleagues who share his political outlook. A well-placed source said Murphy had spoken to a number of Blairites with campaigning experience about his new venture.
- Murphy confirmed he had left APCO to establish the consultancy but said he was not yet in a position to speak further.[1]
People
- Darren Murphy - chief executive
- Jonathan Powell
- Razi Rahman
- Adrian McMenamin
- Steve van Riel
Clients
Publications, Contact, Resources and Notes
Contact
- Address:
- Phone:
- Email:
- Website:
Resources
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 David Singleton, APCO's Darren Murphy to start venture with ex-Downing Street colleagues, 29 Sept 2011, accessed 5 Oct 2011
