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Andrew PakesAssociate DirectorAndrew is an experienced campaigns and public affairs professional with over ten years experience working across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Prior to becoming a consultant, Andrew was the Chief-of-Staff to the Deputy Mayor of London where he gained a strong understanding of regional government and infrastructure issues.Andrew has also worked as a union official, both at the TUC and in the education sector for the ATL, and was twice elected President of the National Union of Students (NUS). Andrew has advised a number of leading organisations and, for three years, was a non-Executive Director of Endsleigh Insurance Ltd. He is now co-chair of a national environmental campaign group, SERA and a borough councillor in Southwark, South London. |
Q: Where were you born?
Newport Pagnell
Q: What are your academic achievements?
Becoming the first of my family to enter Higher Education and then completing my course
Q: What sparked your interest in politics?
My family, and a belief in the dignity of human life
Q: Which political person do you most admire?
John Hume – who brought economic and social justice to the debate on peace in Ireland
Q: When are you happiest?
At home
Q: Worst political moment?
As a enthusiastic teenager, realising that the Tories would win the 1992 General Election
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