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02/05/2012
Lord Feldman Appoints Ben Gummer MP As His Parliamentary Adviser
The Conservative Party co-chairman, Lord Feldman, has announced he has appointed Ben Gummer MP to be his Parliamentary Adviser.
Mr Gummer, who won Ipswich for the Conservatives at the last election, will assist Lord Feldman in liaising with the Parliamentary Party.
Lord Feldman said: "I am delighted that Ben Gummer has agreed to be my Parliamentary Adviser. His role in helping me to liaise closely with colleagues on Party matters will be invaluable."
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Mr Gummer, who won Ipswich for the Conservatives at the last election, will assist Lord Feldman in liaising with the Parliamentary Party.
Lord Feldman said: "I am delighted that Ben Gummer has agreed to be my Parliamentary Adviser. His role in helping me to liaise closely with colleagues on Party matters will be invaluable."
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