Special Adviser

A Special Adviser, in the British political system, is an adviser retained by a Minister to give political advice. Although technically a civil servant, a special adviser does not have to have risen through the civil service ranks, and can be an external appointment.

Special advisers are often given the derogatory name "spin doctor" [1].

Current and former special advisers in British politics

• Katherine Raymond [2]
• Matthew Seward [3]
• Huw Evans [4]
• Matt Cavanagh [5]

Other SourceWatch resources

• Public relations professionals

External links

• http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2267020.stm Ministers 'kept e-mail spin doctor']", BBC, 18 September, 2002.