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    May 2023

    Last Updated: 17/05/2023
    Education
    Education

    Alastair Campbell pays visit to Harrogate sixth form

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 17 May, 2023
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    Alastair Campbell (right) with students from St Aidan's associated sixth form.

    Former journalist Alastair Campbell paid a visit to sixth form students at St Aidan's Church of England High School in Harrogate yesterday.

    Mr Campbell, who became well known for being press secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair, was in town to record the latest edition of The Rest is Politics podcast.

    He visited the school give an interview to pupils from the PPE Society and answer questions from students studying history and politics A Level from the associated sixth form, Harrogate Grammar and Ashville

    Among the topics covered were his views on the House of Lords, Brexit, the role of the media in politics and the prospects for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

    A spokesperson for St Aidan’s said:

    “Throughout he was patient and charming, answering each question with insight, honesty and humour.
    “It was fantastic to have someone of his stature and experience in school, and there is no doubt he inspired the audience of young people to get involved in politics.”





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