Chris Butler
Occupation
Constituency Organiser/ Political Assistant. Bringing Machiavelli to Chelmsford
History of involvement with LDYS
- Run the LDYS branch at Essex Uni, ensuring we had an event at least every other week, and kept running the successful 'Yellow Submarine' nights. Whilst Chairing Essex Uni LDYS, we hosted LDYS Autumn Conference 06. Very stressful experience!
- Briefly interned in the LDYS office for the general election that never was, as part of Operation....Gobbledygook
- Currently a GEM, project-managing the 'Homophobia is Gay' campaign & organising Activate 08
Education
- BA in PPE from Essex Uni
Which historical leader would you most like to be?
Francois Mitterand. He was just having a good time.
What has been your most embarrassing moment in LDYS?
Far too rude to reveal
Favourite book?
Brideshead Revisted. Full of haunting nostalgia.
What area of policy are you most interested in?
Improving opportunities for young people
What's your star sign?
Gemini. Dual personality.