Emily Thornberry’s decision to appoint disgraced spinner Damian McBride as her media adviser has upset a number of her constituents. However, the shadow Defence Secretary will be hoping that the expertise McBride can offer will outweigh any negative publicity. So, after Thornberry angered Labour MPs at a meeting of the PLP over Trident and then was left red-faced when Nicholas Soames ridiculed her for asking for his advise on Labour’s defence review, what’s McBride’s plan of action?
It seems he is planning to shift the narrative by focussing on Thornberry’s musical prowess. Steerpike understands that Lady Nugee will appear at tonight’s LGBT fundraiser at the Vauxhall Tavern for Sadiq Khan’s mayoral campaign — titled ‘Khan’t get you outta my head’. Thornberry has been drafted in to DJ at the event — providing a playlist from her favourite musicals.
Good to see that Labour’s defence review isn’t taking up too much of her time.
Comments
Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just $5 for 3 monthsAlready a subscriber? Log in