He joined the leader's office less than two years ago but, according to an impeccable source, Danny Kruger has resigned as Chief Speechwriter to David Cameron.
The parting is very friendly. Danny has decided to pursue his commitment to Only Connect - "a theatre company and resettlement charity working in London prisons." Read more at OnlyConnect's website. The charity was the brainchild of Danny's wife, Emma, and they are now planning to build it up together.
Alongside Peter Franklin, Philippa Stroud and Cameron Watt, Danny has been one of the most effective 'back office' advocates for the party's social justice agenda. He'll leave a big hole in the leader's office but his decision can't be faulted. It's a great thing to write big speeches about the poor. It's more earthy to be helping people at the coalface. Good luck Danny.
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Editor, Is Danny a Christian?
Posted by: Jennifer Wells | April 24, 2008 at 20:40
Yes, Jennifer.
Posted by: Editor | April 24, 2008 at 20:59
He seems like a great guy.Good luck !
Posted by: Malcolm Dunn | April 24, 2008 at 21:15
"Is Danny a Christian?"
[Wonders why that matters]
Posted by: David | April 24, 2008 at 21:29
What do you mean "matters" David? You seem a bit touchy.
Posted by: John | April 24, 2008 at 21:41
Great news for Cameron. Dave's speeches got alot worse and worthier when Kruger came along. He is educated out of his wits which is why it is hilarious that his charity has the name 'connect' in it. To say that he lacks the common touch would be like saying that Ken Livingstone is corrupt.
Rachel Whetstone, Nick Wood, Danny 'Freddie' Kruger: is it too much to ask for a Tory leader to have someone orchestrating proceedings who lives on this planet?
Posted by: tommysunshine | April 24, 2008 at 23:56
I wish it was Steve Hilton who was leaving.
Peter Franklin is one of the most left-wing individuals ever to be employed by the Conservative Party.
Posted by: Taxi for Hilton | April 25, 2008 at 00:33
Someone has to tell cameron not to bang on about crime when the stats says it has fallen. People are still more likely to believe stats than a politician....he just looked silly in his interview with nick robinson....
Posted by: For the Union | April 25, 2008 at 01:42
His hobbies are a little different to the other speechwriter who organised swingers parties then! Is he still around?
Posted by: Pisaboy | April 25, 2008 at 07:35
There has not been anything wrong with David Cameron's speeches. Everything he says about family breakdown etc. strikes the right chord. But there is a disconnect - sorry Danny! - between the speeches and what is in the local authority election manifesto: a complete absence of what Conservative controlled local authorities are going to be doing to support families, such as making a start on implementing the proposals in the "Breakthrough Britain" report. Why does this credibility gap persist?
Posted by: Nick Gulliford | April 25, 2008 at 10:28
Pisaboy - I spotted Dougie Smith in Portcullis House last week deep in conversation with Steve Hilton so the answer must be 'yes'.
Good luck to Danny - a true gentleman.
Posted by: Tory Girl | April 25, 2008 at 10:50
Interesting article,good point
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Posted by: ToddD | August 13, 2009 at 17:25